Survey’s in. Home starts are down and new home permits are at an ALL TIME LOW.
Many Home Builders are going to become Remodeling Contractors to supplement the workload. This will make Contractor selection for residential remodels a bit more challenging.
Although I have worked with and around many Home Builders turned Remodelers who were very qualified, I have also worked with and around many who were clueless when it came to things like how to blend in old siding, stucco, drywall, with new without obvious defects. There is a huge difference in starting from a clean slate and retrofitting new to old seamlessly. Continue reading Housing Bust may prove to be a breeding ground for Unqualified Remodelers. →