Realtor

04/02/2017

What does it cost to do shoddy looking repairs? If you can get a repair done at a huge discount, will you save money?

Often the answer seems obviously a "Yes". But come time you want to sell and you find a shoddy repair has now created the impression you have a large number of hidden shoddy repairs. And now the cost is made real by the lower priced offers you receive. So savings of $100 today may cost 10x when you sell.

A simply way to know if you're getting quality work, get references and check them before you sign a contract. Next, actually look at the repair. Does it look normal? Does it look like repairs you would be proud of or embarrassed by?

Here's a stucco brick-face that was allowed to deteriorate due to long standing water leaks. The repair was done by an incompetent contractor. Would you want to say "Thank you, here's my money"!?!?

If you were a buyer, how much discount would you expect to receive, for all the many incompetent repairs you haven't seen?

02/25/2017

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12/13/2016

If you're considering purchasing a condo, you should consider what it "really" is and how you may be affected by the pros and cons of this type of ownership.

Community, Rumblings in the Neighborhood November 9, 2016 Time to Shut Off Those Faucets! Freezing Water is Bad for All. It’s that time of year again. Cold Canadian winds are moving in and bringing the threat of frost and freezing water. The appearance of letters, on doors, have circulated… Read Mo...

08/04/2011

Thanks everyone