What’s the Point, Rob??
I apologize if I seem to bounce around a bit. One reader commented using a quote from Yogi Berra; “If you don't know where you are going, you might wind…
Budgeting by Floor Area: Magic or Science?
Ah, the argument of the ages. Not really. It’s pretty well accepted as a projection tool. However, the real question is how accurate is this method? Truthfully, there is a…
Next Step Future Structure Urban Concept
Next Steps
From my last posting, you should have gathered your thoughts, collected documents, established a budget and ordered or prepared to order a survey. Boring! I know. Although building is actually…
Tortoise hare race start line
Oh yeah, where to start?
I’m certain I’ve spent enough time discussing what the current outlook is for housing. It has been a little dark, sorry. In my defense, I’m just the messenger. It’s funny;…
Memorial Day
A Necessary Pause
I’ve committed to writing these installments as a measure to try and help people navigate an uncertain and complex housing market and industry. I feel the situation is critical and…
It’s Sorta’ Like Gardening in a Mine Field
At this point, it’s safe to say that a lot of folks in the residential building industry may not be thrilled with my observations. It’s not like I’m the only…
Lay of the Land
My mission in writing these tedious reads is to empower you, the homeowner. To guide you in how to protect your home as the primary investment in your future and…
Woman showing building blueprint on the wall
What Now!?
Greetings again my intrepid homeowners! Right about now, things probably seem a little restrictive. Mostly because they are. You’re not nuts. Especially when considering what I laid out in my…
A Path Forward
I don’t know about you, but I have tried diligently to Google my way out of inner turmoil. I have tested its abilities to scour the ends of the Earth…
State of the Canary
This one is a little long but completes the stage for our future insights into your homestead. Please read this one to the end. It’s 1,200 words that matter. Have…
