
28 December 2024 | 1 reply
Implementing water-saving initiatives is a smart way to reduce utility costs.

31 December 2024 | 8 replies
Instead, shut off the water to the toilet and place a sign on the door "Art exhibit: Non-functioning bathroom."

7 January 2025 | 22 replies
The important things to consider about HOA fees is that they usually include some utilities:Â Water/Sewer, Trash, sometimes shared amenities like gym, clubhouse, pool, and they are saving you the time and headache for property maintenance:Â lawn care, tree timing, roof, siding, etc.

28 December 2024 | 8 replies
Maytag and Whirlpool are good imo.I personally also avoid ice makers and water dispensers.

19 February 2025 | 171 replies
As far as Lance Kawaoka's claim that the reason there wasn't much response to a post about checking on the quality of a large, well-known, super-markety sponsor is that members wouldn't want to declare that they are a high net worth individual just doesn't hold water.

11 January 2025 | 67 replies
They bought it and held it, come hell or high water.

31 December 2024 | 4 replies
Fire hydrants, sewer, water, road access, electric, flood way or plain, storm pond, storm sewer, setbacks, fencing, soil compaction, lot sizes, etc.3. Â

27 December 2024 | 1 reply
We bought a home built in 1900, insurance water damage coverage is 10% of the dwelling limit.Â

6 January 2025 | 8 replies
And as investors we should know this, but always anticipate higher costs and longer waits.EXAMPLE Breakdown of Costs:Plan Purchase: $1,500Permitting Fees: $2,500-7,500Site Preparation (grading, utilities, foundation): $20,000–$30,000ADUs require separate utility connections for water, electricity, and sewer but you can tap into existing utilities at the primary houseIn Raleigh you CANNOT split lots fee simple, so setting up completely separate utilities would not allow you to section off the ADU as of nowYour ADU must be on a permanent foundation (no wheels, no ability to move the structure)Construction (labor and materials): $100,000–$150,000Low-grade: $150–$180/sq ft averageMid-grade: $180–$220/sq ft averageHigh-end: $220–$250/sq ft averageLandscaping/Finishing Touches: $5,000Total Estimated Cost: $125,000–$200,000You could easily spend $200k+ with super end high finishes, custom designs, complicated sitework, adding a second story or more sqft, etc.

3 January 2025 | 7 replies
But your main killers; road access, water access, fire hydrants, flood plain, storm sewers, Storm ponds, road surface requirements, etc.Â