Tips and advice for a successful renovation
Nobody can argue that safety is an important factor when creating the perfect home. During your next home renovation, you can take these extra steps to improve your home security so that your belongings and loved ones are safe. At GreatBuildz, a free service that...
Finding the right home in Los Angeles can be a challenging and frustrating experience for prospective homebuyers. It requires quite a bit of energy, patience, and perseverance to accomplish the many tasks required to find and purchase the home of your dreams. At...
In Los Angeles and throughout Southern California, creating a usable and lovely backyard is a priority for many homeowners. However, backyard remodel costs are not insignificant. Many of the amenities in a backyard can be relatively expensive, but are well worth it...
A major reason why people love living in Los Angeles and Southern California is the terrific climate which allows us to spend so much time outdoors. In addition to time spent on active outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and enjoying the beach, people also want...
Recently, in Los Angeles and Southern California, there has been a spike in home renovation and remodeling activity. With people spending more time at home, they are deciding to make improvements to their existing space, expanding their homes, or adding an ADU or...
In many areas of Los Angeles and Southern California, most homes were originally built without a true master bedroom suite. Although this was the standard many years ago, many homeowners today prefer to have a private master bedroom suite with its own lavish bathroom...
The housing shortage and cost of living in California have been in the headlines for some time. Not helping the matter are construction costs in Los Angeles. They were $35 more expensive per square foot compared to the rest of the state, according to a March 2020...
Your house is likely your biggest and most important asset. Considering all the hard work that you poured into the acquisition or construction of that building you now call your home, it’s only right to protect it with homeowners insurance. As long as you have an...
You’ve certainly heard about the significant change in our office habits - the trend of work from home (WFH) during COVID and indefinitely into the future. A recent study indicates approximately 50 percent of the labor force is now work from home. Plus, many large...
As homes start to age and become old & outdated, many homeowners start thinking about a home renovation. Some people look around their home to decide which room or project to start on. Others decide that undertaking a whole house remodel makes the most sense so...
Here at GreatBuildz, a free service that connects homeowners with reliable general contractors, we know the importance of a good construction contract - that's why we asked two experienced attorneys to share their perspective on the most important aspects of a...
When people think about remodeling, they usually get excited about envisioning the beautiful new space they want to create. Most people want to update their homes in order to get rid of old, worn, and outdated elements and replace them with new finishes that reflect...
Here at GreatBuildz, a free service that connects homeowners with reliable general contractors, we know the importance of selling a home quickly and at a good price – that’s why we invited Julia Weaver from Redfin (an online real estate brokerage) to discuss her take...
Protect Your Home, The Environment, and Your Wallet With These Innovative Materials While owning a home is a great investment, it is one that must be actively managed to ensure that your property is maintaining a leading space in the minds of potential buyers....
Homeowners Insurance: What you Need to Know If you are planning to remodel or renovate your home, there are many factors to take into consideration prior to the start of the project. You need to envision what you want the room, rooms, or addition to look like when...
Here in Los Angeles, it's not unusual for families to quickly outgrow their existing homes. Lots of young couples who are first-time buyers start out in a small home that’s reasonably priced and the right size for them at the time. LA County is chock-full of areas...
10 Things To Know Before Starting a Home Remodel If you are preparing for a home remodel, there are a number of steps you should take to ensure a successful... and relatively stress-free project. Especially if this is your first time renovating, it’s especially...
Realtors know that almost every home transaction requires home inspections. When it comes to ways to kill a deal, home inspections are often a leading culprit, so it’s worth discussing the issues involved. Over the last ten years, I was involved in over 350...
Unlike a simple purchase like buying a car or vacuum, the range for a remodel cost can vary greatly because there are so many factors and variables involved. If two neighbors renovate the exact same space in each of their homes, it's quite possible one of them could...
Senior Preparing Food in a Granny Flat ADU | Credit: Getty Images Is a Granny Flat ADU a Good Idea For Seniors and Retirees in Los Angeles? You may have heard: the population of seniors and retirees is expected to surge in the near future. Over the next decade,...
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