Are We Over Structuring Today’s Buildings?
Quite often we find ourselves removing an existing structure prior to building a new one, or making substantial improvements to an existing building. Once the above ground structure has been taken down, (hopefully deconstructed not demolished), the old foundation has...
IAQ – Indoor Air Quality
We are all concerned with having a healthy environment in our homes. Also we don’t want high humidity which can increase the chances of supporting the growth of mold. We have graduated from relying on leaky construction methods that allowed uncontrolled air movement...
Differences in Architecture Across the US: Which Style is Right for You
Recently I have been traveling in the midwest. I am a Southern California native so I am always taken aback by the lovely brick homes and basements in more eastern regions. It makes me think about the differences in home architecture in the midwest vs. California and...
THE PERILS OF THE HOME MORTGAGE PROCESS
The following applies to mortgages called “jumbo” or over the standard Fannie Mae size that you hear adds for such as “rocket mortgages”. If you are in a position of considering a refinance to help you purchase a home you most likely know someone who has gone through...