More than 1.161 million people built a single family home in 1997 according
to the National Association of Homebuilders, and, of the 110 million housing
units in this country, half are remodeled every year.
At first blush, building a new home or remodeling an existing one can seem like
a rewarding labor of love. But potential pitfalls abound. Many ambitious
consumers find their headaches becoming migraines, their bank accounts drained,
and their marriages in shambles.
Successful Homebuilding and Remodeling:
Real-Life Advice for Getting the House You Want Without the Roof (or Sky)
Falling In will change that.
The book ($22.95, Real Estate Education Company) is full of do's-and-don'ts
from two consumer advocates who've been there.
Say the authors, ``We wanted to share our wealth of information, based on our
own mistakes and achievements, as well as suggestions related by experts and
individual homeowners. Our goal is to help readers avoid pitfalls and learn
from the experiences of others.''
Published: December 21, 1998
Use of this article without permission is a violation of federal copyright laws.
