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Quality Pays Off: How Smart Material Choices Save You Thousands Later (Part 3)

Quality Pays Off: How Smart Material Choices Save You Thousands Later (Part 3)

by Chris Riha | Sep 3, 2025 | New Home Construction, General Tips, Home Remodeling

When it comes to building or fixing up a home, cheap materials often end up costing more later. We see it all the time. A faucet leaks after a year. A floor buckles after two. The savings you thought you made? Gone in repairs, lost rent days, and stress. Contractors...
Spot Red Flags and Green Lights in a Fixer-Upper (Part 2)

Spot Red Flags and Green Lights in a Fixer-Upper (Part 2)

by Chris Riha | Sep 3, 2025 | New Home Construction

Fixer-uppers can hide serious problems beneath the surface. Cracked tile or chipped paint might not seem like much, but what’s underneath can make or break a deal. And if you miss the signs during your walkthrough, you might end up with more than you bargained for....

How to Read a Fixer-Upper Like a Contractor & See the Profit Others Miss (Part 1)

by Chris Riha | Sep 3, 2025 | New Home Construction

Some homes sit on the market because they look outdated, need repairs, or just feel awkward inside. But to a contractor or a smart investor, that’s not a red flag. That’s a starting point. Many first-time buyers scroll past these properties on Fixer Upper Zillow...
Design-Build or Not? What If There’s a More Flexible Way to Design AND Build Your ADU?

Design-Build or Not? What If There’s a More Flexible Way to Design AND Build Your ADU?

by Chris Riha | Jun 28, 2025 | ADU, General Tips, New Home Construction, SB9

When homeowners start planning their ADU, one of the first big decisions they face is: who do I work with first? It’s completely natural to get excited about the design. After all, you’re picturing how you’ll use the space, how the rooms will flow, where the kitchen...
7 Smart ADU Upgrades Actually Worth Investing In (Tips from a Builder Who’s Seen It All)

7 Smart ADU Upgrades Actually Worth Investing In (Tips from a Builder Who’s Seen It All)

by Chris Riha | Jun 20, 2025 | ADU, General Tips, New Home Construction, SB9

In our previous blogpost, we talked about the biggest cost drivers when building an ADU and how smart planning can help you avoid unnecessary expenses. But after you’ve cut the right corners and kept your budget in check where it makes sense, there’s one piece of...
What’s Driving ADU Construction Costs Up in California? Plus 6 Insider Tips to Cut Costs Smartly

What’s Driving ADU Construction Costs Up in California? Plus 6 Insider Tips to Cut Costs Smartly

by Chris Riha | Jun 13, 2025 | ADU, General Tips, New Home Construction, SB9

When most homeowners start thinking about building an ADU, one of the first questions that comes up, and rightfully so, is about cost. And yes, it’s true: over the last few years, prices for construction have gone up. Between changes in building codes, material...
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