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• Renovation Coach, Evaluate a Fixer-Upper Before the Purchase
  Buying property that needs work and doing that work is a good way to increase equity. Shop for location and then find a property in that location that can be changed to fit your needs. But how do you know if a property can be adapted to meet your needs at a budget you can afford?
  Published 11Aug2011, viewed 66 times

• How to Finish a Home Remodeling Project On Time and On Budget
  One thing I hear often is "our remodeling project took twice as long and cost twice as much as the contractor told me it would". There are several reasons this can happen, most of which can be avoided by hiring a renovation consultant (ie. someone unrelated to the contractor or architect) help get and keep your remodeling project on the right foot.
  Published 09Aug2011, viewed 149 times

• Using a Home Renovation Consultant
  A renovation consultant's services can be tailored to meet the needs of the homeowner's. Some homeowners may need a consultant in the early phase of the project to set it up for success: budgeting, selecting the designer and contractor, and/or value engineering. Another may want the consultant to become part of the permanent team and manage the project through to completion. There are many variations of services a renovation consultant can offer.
  Published 08Aug2011, viewed 185 times

• Differences Between Customers And Clients, If You're a Home Buyer You Better Know the Difference
  In real estate you can be a customer of a Realtor of a client. If you are a home buyer you should know the difference.
  Published 08Aug2011, viewed 79 times

• Renovation Coach, a New Way to Evluate a Property Before the Purchase
  HIring a renovation consultant can help to take some of the fear out of buying a "fixer" property. With the help of this type of professional you can get an unbiased asscessment of the the creative possibilities and functional limitations of the property before you make a commitment to purchase.
  Published 08Jul2011, viewed 64 times

• Launching the Women of Mid-Finance - Real Estate Brings Security
  I had known Cecilia for years she had a good income and paid a large amount in rent. The problem was she did not have a down payment saved. So we brain stormed solutions and determined that the best path to homeownership for her was to partner with someone and buy a 2-unit building with them. She needed a partner that had cash for the down payment and of course wanted to buy property. Her friend Catherine came to her mind almost immediately.
  Published 07Aug2011, viewed 86 times

• Hiring a Coach for Home Remodel
  Whether you are thinking about a total home renovation or a simple bathroom update the process can be a mystery: Do you start by calling a contractor? Or should you select a designer or architect first? Do I need a designer? Can I move a wall? Am I overbuilding for my neighborhood? All valid concerns. Renovation consultants are individuals or companies that guide homeowners through the renovation process from beginning to end.
  Published 07Aug2011, viewed 141 times

• Get Some Advice Before Purchasing a Fixer-Upper
  I'm a proponent of buying property that needs work. But how do you know if a property can be adapted to meet your needs at a budget you can afford? There's a fairly new type of professional called a renovation consultant, or a remodeling coach, that can assess the property for you. They can identify the creative possibilities and functional limitations of the property before you make a commitment to a purchase.
  Published 06Jul2011, viewed 68 times

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