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RENO ROUND-UP: SPENDING YOUR RENOVATION BUDGET

Posted by Parabola Developments on Feb 17, 2015.

Many property owners tuck a little money away here and save a few dollars there, eventually accumulating enough to make that dream renovation a reality. Usually in the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, renovation budgets can be dispersed in many different ways. Some spread the budget out over numerous, more affordable changes, while others set almost all of it aside for one major project. More commonly, property owners do a little of each. Refer to the scenarios below and see which one ...Read More Here!

 

RENO ROUND-UP: BUDGETING FOR A RENOVATION

Posted by Parabola Developments on Jan 17, 2015.

Most property owners have seen the dramatic prices, processes and problems on the dozens of home reno shows on TV these days. The truth is a lot of these sleek, quickly renovated homes and businesses do not actually represent the “reality” of the situation. While owners want the TV results, they are not always prepared for the real world obligations of property renovation. Read on to learn some of the finer points of planning, saving and executing a budget to renovate your property. Do Your...Read More Here!

 

RENO ROUND-UP: RENOVATIONS & PROPERTY VALUE

Posted by Parabola Developments on Dec 17, 2014.

Planning a big reno project? There’s a lot to manage and account for, but at least you are always adding value to your property… Right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case! Some renovations and additions can actually damage a property’s value when it comes time to put it on the market. Consider some of the following factors before you make any major changes to your property: Pools: Maybe you are a born swimmer, or maybe you just think everyone loves a refreshing dip. Regardless, ...Read More Here!

 

CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A QUOTE

Posted by Parabola Developments on Nov 17, 2014.

Quotes, service agreements, bids, estimates-- all of these words are technical and industry terms for essentially the same thing: price. While it is a little more complex than that, a property owner understandably focuses on their bottom line and the value of the work. Labour and material costs are often included in a contractor’s quote, but that’s not all. The list below outlines the most important features of a reliable quote from a quality contractor. Quote Essentials: Client name, proj...Read More Here!

 

CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CONTRACTOR

Posted by Parabola Developments on Oct 17, 2014.

Many people try several restaurants before they pick a favourite spot. Others might try on a dozen pairs of jeans before they settle on the perfect ones. Yet when faced with the major financial investment of a renovation project, some property owners will hire a contractor simply based on whether or not they appear honest or trustworthy. A friendly and professional appearance can be important, but it is only one element of a qualified contractor’s characteristics. Responsible home or business ...Read More Here!

 

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