Buying any house is a big decision that people do not make lightly. Unfortunately, even after all the inspections have been done and questions have been answered, there is still some information about a home that homeowners don't learn until months or years after it...
Before signing the contract to add on a room, repair a roof or enlarge an interior space in your home, you probably checked the contractor's references and perhaps even checked out examples of their work. You may have even called your local Better Business Bureau to...
Readers of this blog may be familiar with the devastation sweeping through Louisiana in light of recent flooding. Families have been forced to leave their homes, which may be damaged beyond repair. According to reports, the flooding has displaced thousands, and at...
From a young age, many of us are taught to talk through arguments in order to come to some common ground and find a solution. While that might work as kids or when it comes to fights with friends and family members, it's not exactly that easy when we as adults are...
Any construction project has the potential to become much more complicated and drawn out than a homeowner expects. This can be particularly true for people who are trying to complete a construction project without the permission of other parties when permission is...
One of the first things new homeowners do when they walk around their new place is to start imagining all the things they want to do to make it their own. They might think about a construction project such as opening up walls, putting in a deck, or putting in new...
In previous posts, we have discussed the various ways in which disputes that arise before, during and after a construction project can be resolved. Options from mediation and arbitration to courtroom litigation all have the potential to resolve these types of...
Deciding to renovate or build a house is not a decision North Carolina homeowners make lightly. Even minor projects can wind up being expensive and time-consuming, so once you decide to do this, it is critical that you hire the right people to help you.For instance,...
Filing a mechanic's lien is one of the more aggressive -- but necessary -- ways that a general contractor, subcontractor or supplier can collect payment for completed work. It is a very complex process, and in articles on our website, we discuss some of the challenges...
Homeowners and developers in North Carolina have a lot riding on the construction of a new home, whether it's a place to live or a paycheck. If a project gets delayed or completed improperly, both of these parties stand to lose quite a bit. Thankfully, you do have...
