My Family Expanded but My House Hasn’t!
This is a dilemma faced by many Americans today. In a poor economy and declining housing market, selling your home and moving isn’t always an option. So what do you do?
A very popular, cost efficient alternative is expanding the home in which you currently reside. There are no moving or closing costs, no higher tax bills, and minimal hassle. With that kind of savings, you can turn your current home into a masterpiece with the help of BidABuilder.com!
The first thing to consider is what you are trying to accomplish. Do you want to build a second story, expand outwards or finish a basement? Are you in need of an extra bedroom for your new baby? How about a family room for your teenagers that have outgrown their space? Maybe you’ve always wanted a gourmet kitchen or a home theatre. All of these things are well within your reach if you research, budget, and use valuable tools like BidABuilder.com to find the most qualified, prescreened contractors for your project.
After you decide what options best suit your needs, the next move is to contact your Home Owner’s Association to be certain they will approve structural changes to your home. Once that hurdle is jumped, familiarize yourself with city or town ordinances and zoning/deed restrictions. If everything meets their requirements, you will need to obtain all the necessary building permits from your local City Hall. To simplify this process, you might consider hiring a General Contractor through BidABuilder.com to oversee your entire project from start to finish, including obtaining all the necessary permitting.
Things are going well and the stars are aligned! Now it’s time to think about a budget, and financing if needed. BidABuilder.com offers assistance with that as well. Simply send an email to to inquire about low rates and streamline refinancing through their affiliate companies. Equity Funding Mortgage Corporation and Bluewater Title Services, Inc. offer easy, one stop-shopping for hassle free loans!
Once you have determined your budget and secured financing with the help of BidABuilder.com, it’s time to get your quotes from the best contractors in town! Just log onto BidABuilder.com and “Create a Project.” Within minutes, you will receive emails from highly qualified, pre-screened professionals from architects to general contractors, ready to set up site inspections to view your project, meet with you about specific details, and provide a proposal in writing.
Remember, at BidABuilder.com, we put you in control! Pick and choose what contractors are of interest to you. Keep in mind, cheaper isn’t always better! View their profiles and photo galleries of projects they have already completed. Use these tools as well as pricing, years in business, location, and availability to choose the service professional that is right for you. Good luck!