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How can I find out if my neighbor's project has a permit before I report it?
My neighbor appears to be doing work that violates local code, and it directly affects my property. Before involving the zoning office, I would like to confirm whether a permit was ever issued. How can I check that, and could an unpermitted project next door affect my home's value?
Asked by Leandra F. | Plano, TX | 11-03-2026 | 10 Views | Remodeling | Updated 2 days ago
Is it a red flag that a condo has sold five times since 2019?
im looking at a condo thats sold five times since 2019 and it looks super cute spacious good school district safe area updated kitchen and baths and the price dropped a little below what the last owner paid so should an agent dig into why it keeps changing hands before i even go look
Asked by Marcellus O. | Dayton, OH | 10-28-2026 | 31 Views | Remodeling | Updated 1 week ago
How can I finish my home,last contractor stole the last draw of 23,000.00 and refused to come back .
Started in 2021 remodeling a historic house built in 1911 with 42 k from the sale of my previous home.Run out of money ,credit was good enough to borrow another 237,044.70 in hope of finishing.The bank put the contractor in charge of the draws with both of us signing for every draw. All seemed to be going well and when the last draw of 23,200.00 was pulled ,which was supposed to be used to finish the project he left the project while I finished up electrical(I'am a Master Electrician)he was to return and finish the house with the last draw of 23,200.00.I finished up the electrical and called him,and was told he would not be coming back to finish the house.So now this is year 2024 ,my wife and I are living in an RV on the property.Tried to pursue him by Civil and Criminal means unsucessfully.So I've been trying to finish the house out of a retirement income and it's been very slow,we had to move in the house unfinished,and work on it as we are able.Credit score is not condusive to borrowing at this point.But we still need money for cabinet doors and drawers,base boards,window trim, bathroom .We are stuck seemly tell me what are my options at this point ,we're almost finished but not quite there HELP!
Asked by ERNEST JACKSON | Crockett, TX | 10-10-2026 | 35 Views | Remodeling | Updated 3 weeks ago
What devalues a house the most?
We're planning renovations on our older home. We'd like to customize them to what suits us, but wonder if we're overspending and it's not worth it. So, what would devalue the house the most?
Asked by Holly | Norfolk, VA | 02-23-2026 | 2,789 Views | Remodeling | Updated 1 month ago
How do we protect my fiancee's money if she pays for renovations on a house that's only in my name?
I bought my house solo a few years before I met my fiance and the mortgage is still only in my name. We're getting married next year and renovating the kitchen, bathrooms and floors, and she's offered around $80,000 toward it, which suddenly feels like a lot for her to put into a house she doesn't technically own. We're already doing a prenup for other reasons. What's a smart way to document or protect her contribution on paper?
Asked by Phoebe L. | Denver, CO | 10-05-2026 | 39 Views | Remodeling | Updated 1 month ago
How do you get rid of an old house smell?
Can you get rid of an old house smell? How?
Asked by Scott | Lewiston, ME | 03-27-2023 | 2,832 Views | Remodeling | Updated 1 month ago
What kind of loan can I get for home improvement without my house being used as collateral
We need a complete bathroom remodel, new windows, a door and garage doors and some minor things like painting my kitchen cabinets. The windows, garage doors are from the last hurricane and we didn’t have insurance and it’s just been hard to pay out of pocket for all the improvement. My husband is a 100% permanent and total disabled and a veteran . We make pretty decent money but have my daughter and 4 children living with us and it’s been hard to come up with the money.
Asked by Tammy Louise Miller | Perry, FL | 09-14-2026 | 88 Views | Remodeling | Updated 1 month ago
Will a 3-week unpaid temporary layoff mess up our mortgage commitment before it expires in January?
My workplace is shutting down for renovations for three unpaid weeks classified as a temporary layoff, and Im worried that gap in pay is going to cause problems with the mortgage commitment we already have locked in before it expires in January.
Asked by Silas K. | Modesto, CA | 08-22-2026 | 38 Views | Remodeling | Updated 2 months ago
After being in a ch7 bankruptcy how long after being discharged can I get a loan
What's the waiting period after a ch7 bankruptcy discharge for getting a new refinance loan on my mobile home
Asked by Michael Brumfield | Kiln, MS | 08-07-2026 | 129 Views | Remodeling | Updated 3 months ago
What is a great home insurance to use when remodeling a house?
Im looking for home insurance that covers roof, floor repairs & more
Asked by Bertha Sales | Birmingham, AL | 07-25-2026 | 127 Views | Remodeling | Updated 3 months ago
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