Welcome to New City's remodeling blog, HomeWork. We developed this site to provide prospects, clients and partners with useful information about the remodeling business, remodeling finance, construction issues, and other related matters. Please contact us if you have an idea for a topic you would like us to cover in a future edition of this blog.
People often wonder whether or not it makes sense to hire a general contractor (GC) for their home remodeling or 203k project. It really depends on the nature of your project, your construction knowledge and…
In the last post of this series, we talked about Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Home Remodeling Project. Today, we're going to discuss discovery items. These are the issues that are often unknown before a…
In the first post of this series, we explored the Top Ten Problems Homeowners Face in Remodeling Projects. But, a list of problems is not very helpful without some solutions, so we'll start tackling those…
203Ks, Home Additions, Finished Basements and Whole-House Renovations Undertaking a remodeling project -- especially a large one -- can be overwhelming. For most people, it's a new experience, it's one of the biggest purchases they'll…
In order to be a successful 203K contractor, a construction company must be able to operate under HUD's rules for the 203k loan program. Some of these requirements are quite contractor-unfriendly, so it can often be…
If you are a homeowner looking to purchase and renovate a foreclosure property, you have a HUGE advantage over real estate investors. Even though you may not have the experience, contracting team and lenders lined…
Follow these 10 tips when you embark on an exciting home remodeling project. 1. Establish good two-way communication with the remodeler. It’s essential to have good communication for a smooth remodeling project. Does the remodeler…
