The Water in Your Home is Finally Receding, Now What? Q. What is the first thing I should do if my home got flooded? A. Call your flood insurance company and file a claim. Q. …
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Don’t Get Scammed: Find a Qualified Contractor
There are thousands of legitimate, ethical contractors in business around the country. Unfortunately, there are also scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money who pose as legitimate contractors. These “fly-by-night” operators often …
Focus on Cleanup, Restoration Post-Storm
Tips from the GHBA Remodelers Council In the aftermath of the recent devastating flooding, starting the recovery process is the next step. Stay safe and be patient as you focus on the obvious tasks of …
How do I File Insurance Claims?
Article reposted from the Texas Department of Insurance. Depending on the kind of damage your home has and where you live, you may need to file more than one insurance claim. If you need information, …
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Applying for FEMA Assistance
Returning home after a disaster can be the most trying time. There is a lot to be aware of when getting back into your home, to ensure you are mitigating all potential issues. The Federal …
Rebuild with Confidence. Hire a Professional.
As you begin to assess the damage to your home and property, we would like to help you make an informed decision regarding your contractor choice. Before you hire a contractor, we strongly encourage you …
Property Damage: What to Do Next
Important information for those who have sustained damage: Contact 3-1-1 If you haven’t done so already, please call 311 to report flooding in your home, business or in the street. City damage assessment teams will …
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Home Economics: The New Math
By Miguel Salomon, P.E., Sandcastle Homes The year 2022 has been a whiplash for the real estate market. We started with a frenzied market. Interest rates were low (3.45 percent, per Freddie Mac). There were …
Score Bargain Building Materials at Charity Garage Sale Set for Cy-Fair Home & Outdoor Living Show
Hurry out to the 2022 Charity Garage Sale to purchase GARAGE SALE PRICED building materials! There are dozens and dozens of items that are gently used or brand new. They could have just been the wrong …
Operation Costs per Dollar Value Lower for New Homes
Source: National Association of Home Builders New NAHB research based on the latest 2019 American Housing Survey (AHS) shows that, on average, homeowners spend around $9,240 per year to operate and maintain a single-family detached …
HistoryMaker Benefit Home Packed with Amenities for Mid 300s
The HistoryMaker Benefit Home is on the market and priced in the mid $300s, which is a huge price break when considering the home features five bedrooms and four full baths. This 3,174 sq. ft. …
12th Annual GHBA Remodelers Council Charity Garage Sale
Update 3/18/20: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been postponed. New dates to be announced. Homeowners wanting to renovate have a unique opportunity to find what they need at a price they can afford …
A New Frontier?
Selling ‘lifestyle’ with creative updates to the forgotten room “Amenities are the key to enticing home buyers,” according to a consumer survey by Meyers Research (Meyers, Jeff. Builder and Developer Magazine, May 2018). Meyers Research …
BuildAid Houston: Rebuilding After Harvey
Fredrick and Alta Hodges, longtime homeowners and empty-nesters in the Katy area, woke up on August 25 to the beginning of Hurricane Harvey’s churning rain, lightning and wind that was being felt throughout the city. By …
GHBA is Talking About Harvey!
The word is out on Harvey! In the days and weeks since the storm passed, GHBA has been front and center with media outlets to address Hurricane Harvey recovery. Here’s what’s being said:
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