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RE: Cramped spaces and weird tile choices - anyone else?
I’ve actually had clients go both ways on this - some want the “spa retreat” vibe, others are all in for something that feels a bit more daring. One project that sticks out: this tiny guest bath where the owner brought i...
RE: What happens if your house isn’t finished when it’s time to switch loans?
I’ve seen this play out so many times. One project, we were literally down to a missing towel bar in the guest bath and the lender flagged it as “incomplete.” It felt absurd, but I get it - technically, it’s not finished...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
I’ve set up a few scenes like that for clients, and honestly, I’m still a bit on the fence. I mean, it’s nice not to walk into a pitch-black room, but sometimes the automations get a mind of their own - like the time my ...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE I totally get the appeal of knocking out the mortgage faster, but I’ve seen too many clients get caught off guard by the “hidden” costs of homeownership. Las...
RE: Struggling with ventilation inspection requirements lately
STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY That admin side really does suck the air out of the room, doesn’t it? I’ve had projects where I spent more time chasing down inspection forms than actually desi...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
I hear you on that, but I’ll admit, sometimes I wonder if we’re almost *too* cautious now. Last year, I worked on a kitchen remodel where the contractor insisted on a 12-month loan for what should’ve been a six-month job...