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How to Renovate Your Basement: From Planning to Permits

Posted on October 10, 2022October 5, 2022 by Jason Somers

Renovating or repurposing a basement is a great way to add value and functionality to a home. However, this process can be a lengthy and […]

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Build-to-Rent: The Next Big Investment in Rental Housing

Posted on October 3, 2022September 27, 2022 by Jason Somers

For well over a decade, the percentage of people who are renting homes in the U.S. has increased. After the financial crisis in 2007, many […]

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Abatement vs. Remediation in Construction: What is the Difference?

Posted on September 26, 2022October 22, 2025 by Jason Somers

If you’re renovating or remodeling a home, you may come across mold, asbestos, or lead paint. Regardless of what the issue is, it needs to […]

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How Long Does It Take to Build a Modular Home?

Posted on September 19, 2022September 6, 2022 by Jason Somers

If you want to build your own home, there are several great options that you can select from. One construction method that has proven to […]

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Putting a Fence Around Your Property: Laws and Permits Required in California

Posted on September 12, 2022September 2, 2022 by Jason Somers

Whether you have recently purchased a home or have owned one for years, there are many reasons why you might want to add a fence […]

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What’s the Difference Between a Buyer’s and Seller’s Market?

Posted on September 5, 2022September 2, 2022 by Jason Somers

If you want to buy or sell a home in the near future, you may be tasked with completing the transaction under market conditions that […]

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Managing Rising Construction Prices in 2022

Posted on August 29, 2022August 8, 2022 by Jason Somers

Will construction costs go down in 2022? The short answer is that it’s not likely to happen. It was predicted by many economists in 2021 […]

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Do I Need a Permit to Replace My Roof Myself?

Posted on August 22, 2022August 8, 2022 by Jason Somers

Having your roof replaced can be a costly project because of the need to hire contractors who can perform the work in a timely manner. […]

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Top 7 Commercial Real Estate Trends of 2022

Posted on August 15, 2022August 18, 2022 by Jason Somers

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the commercial real estate industry was immediately affected. While there have been several positive changes since that time, there has […]

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Permit Expediting For Food Establishments

Posted on August 8, 2022July 29, 2022 by Jason Somers

If you want to build and develop a restaurant, you’ll first be tasked with obtaining many different permits, the primary of which is a standard […]

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