Construction

Fixer-Uppers: Wise Investment Or Money Pit?
by Courtney Ronan

Would you spend $650,000 for a beachfront home with sagging shutters, no landscaping, peeling paint, old appliances, outdated wallpaper and a generally drab exterior? full story >

Straw Bale Construction Gains Following
by Dena Amoruso

Little did Nebraska's pioneers know that their straw bale method of home construction would turn out to be politically correct in the year 2001. full story >

How To Pick The Best Builder
by Courtney Ronan

Whether you've decided to build your dream house or you're in the market for an existing home, you're going to need to survey local builders and identify the better ones in your market. If you're new to the world of home builders, that can be a daunting task. In many suburbs, a short drive around town reveals the extreme competitiveness of the builders' market. You'll spot roadside signs everywhere - as many as 10 or 12 in a cluster, and each one of them claiming that a particular builder is the best in the industry. full story >