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In theory, buying a fixer upper is a great idea! If you want to live in a certain area and can’t afford a house in move-in ready condition, or if you’re one of those people who love the charm of an older home, it actually might be your only option. But ask anyone who has made it through a major renovation, and you’ll find out that you might be in for a bigger headache than you could have imagined. Before you set out to do your remodel, here’s some need to know advice to help you make it through. 

1. Choose wisely 

Location, location, location. You’ve heard it before, but when it comes to buying a home, it’s maybe the best advice we can give. You can have an amazing home in a less than ideal location, and your odds of resale go down immensely. Be…

Building your dream home or renovating your current home is such an exciting decision! Now the next important decision on your list is to pick a builder. There are so many horror stories of bad craftsmanship and blown-out budgets, and we want to make sure that doesn't happen to you! Check out our list of the most common mistakes people make when choosing a builder, so you can avoid costly and stressful problems in the future. 

1. Assuming the cheapest quote is the best option 

You’ve heard the saying, “You get what you pay for,” right? If a quote seems too good to be true, it probably is. A low quote does not a good builder make, and that isn’t the type of risk you want to take for a place you plan for you and your family to spend the next…