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Construction Jobs Must Start With Mandatory Code Compliance

By Ray La Foy -- For homeowners wanting to find out the basic requirements for anything from a simple deck addition to a full room, a trip to the local building office should net all the necessary information. Go with the lowest common denominator on the government food chain to ensure the most localized information. States may have their own building codes, but counties and even cities can make them more strict in certain areas. When this is the case,... more


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Does Your Home Have All the Necessary Building Permits?

By Rob Muller -- You may think that you do not need a building permit for small changes in and around your home, but you could be wrong. Different areas have different requirements, but here are a few changes that require a building permit, that will probably surprise you: adding a carport, deck or porch; installing new plumbing, a ramp or finishing rooms in the basement; adding a fireplace. Often an unauthorized structure can be ordered to be demolished,... more

Your Home Appraisal -what's the Big Deal?

By Kristin Abouelata -- The most common type of appraisal is the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). It consists of interior and exterior photos and sometimes (depending on the age of the home), a complete cost breakdown of the property and comps (comparison sales of homes nearby that meet the proper criteria). These comps help determine the "market" approach. Each comp sale is adjusted in value when stacked against the home being evaluated (the one you're buying or refinancing).... more