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Bad Renovations – A House Tour
Many folks have caught the “house as investment” bug. They might be homeowners, flippers, or investors. Some folks make money at it; many do not. Many readers may not know that I do property investment and property-investment consulting, and I’m one of the ones who actually makes money doing it. Never trust an investment consultant who doesn’t profit from practicing what they preach. Today, I did a walk-through on an interesting house. It was a large, impressive home on a nice lot overlooking a golf course in an affluent neighborhood. It’s been in real estate owned (REO) status for about 300 days, and is currently listed at $499K. That’s a great price, given the neighborhood, and it should have sold. But it didn’t. Why not? Let’s take a look at the photo gallery of this house to find the answer. These pictures provide a good illustration of something I consistently[...]
Powerful Energy Saving Hoodie Snap from Portland
Here's a snap of happy new MCI hoodie wearer Jen Bolger who lives in Lake Oswego, OR. Jen’s been an enormous supporter of our replica watches company over many months. We sent her this warm hoodie as a "thank you" treat. Jen is one of the masterminds behind the national online moms group MomsLikeMe.com. Her daughter Morgan took this photo on their front patio. Thanks to Jen, MomsLikeMe.com and Morgan.
Myers Constructs, Inc. is Part of “Win It Weekend” with Philadelphia Moms Like Me
Details can be found here.
Window Expert Tamara Myers Talks Windows…
... over at Mom's Like Me.
Yeah We Recycle!
Just a little snap of our new on site recycling dumpster! How about the color!
West Philadelphia High School Kids Take on Detroit
The West Philadelphia High School's Auto Academy has been showing off its amazing efficient car building skills again. Look out MIT, Detroit, et al! See this link, and more recently, this one. It's time to stop underestimating these urban kids. We love these guys and gals. Look out future! Be sure to get involved with your local schools. And remember, lots of creative, future thinking, high earning adults come out of hands-on classes like these.
Do it Yourself Disasters! Creepy Nail in Hand X-Ray!
Homeowner injuries from DIY accidents are up 50%. Most end up paying someone else to complete the project or correct their mistakes. Please call a professional, folks!
Creating A Dreamy Design-Build Customer Relationship
There are a surprising number of similarities between life-partner relationships and contractor-client relationships. Both require good communication and problem-solving skills, and both can go off-track if not tended closely. When you add to the mix the fact that you work with both your life partner and your contractor at the same time, things can really get hairy. Read on for some tips on how to keep the love in this union and maintain a “dreamy” relationship with your design-build contractor. […]
Its heater season!
Lucy suggests you check your home's weather tightness. The dogs at our office enjoy their seat next to our office electric heater. We can help you be more comfortable and spend less money on heat and air conditioning at the same time. Call us to schedule an energy audit. Once we know what's happing in your home we can put together your energy efficiency plan.
Myers Construct, Inc. Interviewed and Featured in Guide to the Main Line.com Newsletter
Recently Russell Mahrt II from GuidetothetheMainLine.com interviewed our company for inclusion in his on line “neighborhood” called “Guide to the Main Line”. Here is his profile of our company in full. Enjoy! ———- Main Line Newsletter November 13, 2009 GuidetotheMainLine.com Guide to the Main Line Profile: Myers Constructs I was introduced to Myers Constructs Inc. by Megan Carr at Allied Mortgage Group (610-660-4710) in Bala Cynwyd. Megan is a top Main Line mortgage provider with wonderful mortgage products including home improvement loans. One of the more popular programs is a mortgage available for purchases or refinances where the home improvement costs are included in new loan. It is a great option for Realtors and home contractors and Megan had recently met with Myers Constructs. She liked the replica handbags very much. And she was impressed by the work they were doing and suggested that I should meet them. […]
