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It may seem hard to believe, but next Monday marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. While this likely won't generate too many headlines given that no major storm is currently forecast to hit Florida, the news never fails to resonate with residents,...
When homeowners decide to take the leap and remodel their interior and/or exterior, they will typically dedicate a good amount of time to such important issues as determining the scope of the project and, of course, finding a suitable contractor.While it goes without...
There comes a time for many homeowners when they want to introduce drastic changes to their homes on the inside, outside or both.Once made, this decision to remodel -- whether made out of necessity or a simple desire for change -- will be accompanied by a period of...
A few weeks ago, our blog started providing some basic background information on surety bonds, a mechanism designed to give project owners much-needed peace of mind by helping ensure that construction work proceeds as planned and all of the terms of a building...
There are many benefits to supporting locally owned businesses. It can preserve a sense of community, boost the local economy through the recycling of revenue, keep important decisions in the hands of those who live in the area, increase job opportunities for...
Condo owners in a Palm Beach Gardens community in Florida are claiming their new condos have shoddy construction that has led to their condos being severely damaged and ruined. Several of the owners said that after a major rainstorm, their condos suffered serious...
Filing a construction defect claim can be complex. Under a new proposed bill in Florida, construction defect claims would change the requirement for filing construction lawsuits that stem from defects. The bill would require defect claims be more specific by...
When the decision is made to embark on any sort of construction project, it can prove to be an exciting and altogether nerve wracking time given the gravity of the stakes. Indeed, it's important for the project owners to have peace of mind knowing that the people they...
For most people, the term alternative dispute resolution -- or mediation -- conjures up images of divorce. Specifically, they envision separating couples coming together in a forum outside of a courtroom in a bid to reach some sort of mutually acceptable solutions...
Most residential real estate developers will go above and beyond in order to make their dwellings as desirable as possible to prospective buyers. For example, most understand the need to invest in those amenities that have been proven to have broad appeal such as...