Steve Rovithis - Your Real Estate Resource: Recent Episodes
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In today's episode, I interviewed Jeff Navarro from East Coast Builders Group, LLC. 🔧💥
East Coast Builders Group is a Connecticut based privately owned building and remodeling company. They offer their services throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, part of New York, and are committed to your next home improvement project!
Contact them today for more information regarding your next project: https://eastcoastbuildersgroup.com/
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In today's episode I interviewed Nate LeMay, owner of A Plus HVAC Inc. 🤩
A Plus HVAC was started out of Nate's house in Springfield, MA in a 12x28 shed. Over the years the company has grown and now has close to 20 employees. 🔧💥
A message from Nate: "We've been fortunate enough that I've been able to bring on my wife, brother and sister on full time. We now run the business with an amazing team out of our 8,000 square foot building which consists of warehouse, shop and office space. It's such a blessing to have grown and now to work with such a great team with awesome customers." 👏🏻
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In today's episode I interviewed Randy Sample, the Owner of ArborTech Tree Services, LLC.
Randy began working in the Tree Industry in 1986. He worked for a few different tree companies until he and his wife, Meredith, decided to begin their own company in 2004. Randy is a member of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), Massachusetts Arborist Association (MAA) and the Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ and Foresters’ Association (MTWFA).
ArborTech Tree Services is a locally owned and operated since 2004. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer service and building lasting relationships with their customers. Whether you’re interested in reclaiming a view, removing a hazardous tree or preserving your landscape trees & shrubs, AborTech has the training and equipment to get the work done safely, efficiently and in an environmentally friendly manner.
“ArborTech, taking care of trees and shrubs from the roots up”
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In today's episode I interviewed Jay Peloquin, Manager of Fireside Designs.
Fireside Designs is a family-owned business and Jay has been with the company for over 15 years. He has helped the company become the #2 Harman Pellet Stove Dealer in the country, 7 years in a row.
The company was founded by Jay's father, Jean Peloquin, in 1980. Jean was a sales rep for a national company in the hearth industry that lead to him becoming an importer and manufacturer in the early to mid 80s. In the mid 80s Jean and his family opened a retail store in Springfield, MA.
Fireside Designs has grown exponentially over the years from a small 500 sq ft showroom in Springfield, MA to a 2000 sq ft location at 1458 Riverdale st, and now to their current 5000 sq ft state of the art showroom at 1769 Riverdale St. West Springfield Ma.
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In today's episode I interviewed Ian Ricci, Co-Founder and CTO of SolBid, Inc.
Ian Ricci, Springfield native, serial entrepreneur, 20 years of software engineering and business management experience. Graduate of the UMass Amherst - School of Computer Science. Has worked with various internet technology companies and startups within the northeast and mid-atlantic regions. First and foremost an artist, loves to draw and paint but also likes to build companies and solve problems.
SolBid, Inc started in 2014 between Ian Ricci and his co-founder Nate Raymond. They saw an opportunity in the solar market and thought they could lend their own unique perspective to it. Both Ian and Nate have an entrepreneur background. Ian has started a few technology companies over the years and Nate comes from the corporate consulting background.
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In today's episode I interviewed Timothy Drost and Lanea Bushey, Co-Owners of Window World of Springfield. 🏠
Focusing on the company, Window World has won J.D. Power for 5 years in a row. They have achieved the Good housekeeping seal, energy star rating on all products and are corporate partners with St. Jude. 🙌🏻
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In today's episode I interviewed Inessa Kolomiyets, CEO and Owner of The Neat Nest. 🤩
The love of organizing was something Inessa always had, starting from a young age. As Inessa grew up, she not only organized and re-organized her room and home constantly, but she began organizing spaces for her family and friends as well. From that, the idea of starting a professional home organizing business was born. 🎉
Today, The Neat Nest offers professional home organizing services all throughout Western MA and the surrounding areas. 👕👗
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In today's episode I interviewed Jacqui B, owner and operator for Pool Guys Pool Service.
Jacqui started in 1998 working at Leslies pool supplies as seasonal help. Within a year she became the assistant manager with a CPO Certification. In 2001 Jacqui became manager of the Enfield CT store and during this time she was #1 in her district of 15 stores. In 2003 Jacqui ventured out with a fellow manager to start Pool Guys Pool Service and in 2008 became sole proprietor of the company.
Since then Jacqui has performed over 1 million water tests and has helped hundreds of pool customers and pools in need.
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In today's episode I interviewed Tiffany Chapman, district manager with Trutech Wildlife Service.
Tiffany is a Wildlife Biologist with a B.S. in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Connecticut. Trutech Wildlife Service was established in 1984, and has over 25 years of business experience and has become one of the largest animal control, wildlife and animal removal companies in the nation. With Tiffany's expertise, Trutech is able to provide wildlife removal, animal removal and animal control services.
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In today's episode I interviewed Adam Beer, CO-Owner/Operations Manager for All American Masonry and Sweeps.
Adam has been the co-owner of All American Masonry and Sweeps for the past 2 1/2 years. The highest Google rated masonry business in the area. Currently doing business as D & D Masonry and Chimney now. Their legal name is All American Masonry and Sweeps and are in the process of making that transition now.
From chimney sweeping to relining to complete restoration, from brick walls to walkways to patios, All American Masonry and Sweeps offers the highest skill and craftsmanship at the most competitive rates. Their reputation is based on trust and client satisfaction.
All American Masonry and Sweeps is a local and family-operated company, covering central New England—from the greater Springfield, Massachusetts area to Metro West to Worcester and even Providence, Rhode Island with only local crews.
Tune in to this episode to learn more about All American Masonry and Sweeps why they are the premiere masonry and chimney service in this region.
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In today's episode I interviewed Lynn Boivin from ARS Restoration Specialists. Lynn is a Sales/Business Development Manager and started with ARS in Feb 2010 as a Business Development Manager out of their Springfield office.
Lynn works with MANY verticals (Hospitals, Hotels, Municipality, Insurance Agents, Insurance Adjusters, Property Management Companies etc). Because of her time at ARS she has clients and contacts across New England. ARS values giving back to the community and Lynn personally hosts 2 events each year as a "thank you" to her Clients. Lynn is on the Membership Committee at The Western Mass Home Builders and a Member of CTAA (Conn. Apt Association).
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In today's episode I interviewed Lisa Parenteau, a Broker Associate/Realtor at Leading Edge Real Estate.
Lisa Parenteau has been vacationing at Cape Cod for her entire life and has been selling homes there for over a decade! She is a success driven REALTOR®: persistent, thorough, assertive and a persuasive negotiator. Lisa helps her clients buy with confidence and sell with success!
Lisa is also a mom, wife, serial volunteer, big Pats fan, first mate on Sails Call, Hunter 28.5, and puppy mom to her sweet lab, Joy. She is often accused of being a health nut and of frequent overuse of exclamation marks!!!
From Lisa:
"My energy, enthusiasm, marketing savvy and drive to outsmart the competition will make me your Realtor for Life!"
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In today's episode I interviewed Gina DiStefano, CEO of the DiStefano Group. With over 15 years of experience including people development, leadership coaching and talent acquisition, Gina DiStefano is a powerhouse whose ultimate intention is to help others live great lives.
She has coached on all levels from part-time employees to senior level executives. She began her career in Washington, DC after graduating from Union College with a degree in Psychology and holds certifications in leadership coaching and conflict resolution from e-Cornell University. After working in executive recruiting for several years placing finance and accounting professionals, she then joined Taco Bell Corporation working in HR. Gina left Taco Bell after almost 10 years and started her own coaching company 8 years ago. She has since expanded the company and is now working nationwide with large franchises and corporations across the country.
Her team consists of highly skilled consultants coming from WebMD, Yahoo, Taco Bell and Balise Lexus. Gina has been featured on various TV shows, Newspaper articles, and podcasts; such as InFocus, Mass Appeal, Good Morning, CT, Wake up CT, Confessions of a Burnt-Out Marketer, The Engine, Voices of the Valley and The Hustle. She Co-Hosted EMBEE Business and Marketing Sumit in 2017 with her CMO, Crystal Childs. She has also been asked to write for LinkedIn, and was most recently quoted in CEO Blog Nation. Gina has also created and trademarked systems that have been proven incredibly effective.
Her SUE YOU System has been turned into a highly effective workshop, and is the foundation of the company. She is frequently asked to speak publicly, and travels across the country delivering inspiring, insightful talks. Gina's true passion is evident. It is her ability to take people beyond themselves. She holds the power to see in business owners and leaders a clarity they have lost, or are unaware of. She excels in building solid cultures, people development, executive coaching and growing companies through people development and ensuring their marketing plan fits with who they are, and what they're trying to accomplish.
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In this episode I interviewed Joe T. Dilk, Vice President of Connecticut Valley Artesian Well Co., Inc. Joe is a Fourth Generation Well Driller and Connecticut Valley was established by his Grand Father in 1951. The company specializes in bedrock / artesian well drilling, pumps, tanks, water treatment and "geothermal" ground coupling.
Some of the services that Connecticut Valley offers are: Commercial, Residencial, Agricultural: 6" and 8" Well drilling services, modern high pressure pumping system (variable frequency drives / A.K.A. "constant pressure systems, jet / suction pump installtion (or retail) , captive-air tanks, booster pumps (well or public water), water treatment (well or town water), Geothermal Ground Coupling (Closed Loop or standing Column).
Joe is a Licensed Well Driller (#926), Water Treatment Specialist #1042323, Accredited Geo Thermal Installer (International Ground Souse Heat Pump Assoc ID: #21165-207), Certified Air Rotary / Pump Installer (National Ground Water Association #3152274), Past Director / Treasurer Massachusetts Ground Water Association, American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) Certified, Bryant College 1998-2002.
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In today's episode I interviewed Rick Galarneau, Founder/Consultant at Mass Radon. Rick is a certified radon mitigator, he was trained at the National Radon Proficiency Program sponsored by Rutgers University. Rick is listed with the Mass. Board of Health and the Radiation Control Program.
Rick founded the company in 2003 as an off shoot of a property inspection business. He was doing testing but found that there were no certified mitigators in western Mass. So he went through training, courses and testing, became certified and started installing radon systems. Rick sold the company to John Dicken in 2017 and John has continued to provide the expertise and great customer service that Rick always tried to provide.
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In today's episode I interviewed Lee Thurston, a Senior Loan Advisor at Flagstar Bank. Lee specializes in renovation financing for 1 to 4 family properties owner occupied or single-family investor renovation loans. Lee serves Western mass and has been doing renovation financing for almost 25 years.
Lee is happy to help educate future homebuyers about the process. Feel free to reach out to him with any questions that you may have! Lee would loved to explain how renovation financing can greatly increase your chances of developing equity in your property.
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In today's episode I interviewed Marco Basile, CEO of Rent-A-Tent and Dreamscape Designs. Marco has been in business for over a decade now. Starting Rent-A-Tent 14 years ago while only in middle school. If that wasn't enough he started a second business - Dreamscape Designs Landscaping before leaving high school.
Going on a decade in the landscaping industry, Marco holds a certificate for designing with confidence from the University of Penn State Extension. He is also the head coach for the varsity wrestling team here at the high school in East Longmeadow.
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In today's episode I interviewed Patsy D’arco, owner and founder of Consolidated Waste Services. About 12 years ago Patsy started part time in the sales department with another company. From there, he continued for about 5 years and decided to take the leap and purchase vehicles to start his own company in the waste services industry.
Question List:
1. How did you start your company?
2. What types of services do you offer and what is the cost associated with it? Is it a flat rate?
3. What are the sizes and weight limit on the dumpsters? And what happens if I go over the weight limit?
4. What is the biggest misconception that you came across?
5. Can I move my dumpster from one loation to the other?
6. How long can I have the dumpster?
7.What can I actually put in the dumpster? Can I mix construction stuff with yard debris? Can I throw away TV's, propane tanks in there as well?
8. Can I leave the dumpster in the street, or does it need to be in my driveway? Do I need a permit from my town for the dumpster?
9. Are you insured?
10. How is an Empty & Return scheduled if needed?
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In today's episode I interviewed Tim Hodnicki, owner and president of Electrical Experts. Tim Went to school at Smith Vocational in Northampton for electrical to begin his career as an electrician. He worked for a couple local business until he found his way to Easthampton Electrical Service in 2002.
Tim went from temporary help to full time and finished out his apprenticeship to become a licensed electrician. From there he climbed through the ranks from foreman to project manager and estimator then Vice-President until August of 2018 when he purchased the business and is now owner and president.
Question List:
1. What is the history of your company?
2. What makes Electrical Experts different?
3. Why was it important for you to model your company in this way?
4. What brought you to the trade?
5. Do you still enjoy it today?
6. What are the most common things you find most homeowners don't have that they should?
7. What is the most common service that you get called out for?
8. What's the "hot" product right now?
9. What types of changes do you see coming in the future?
10. Is there anyone you want to thank for your success?
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In today's episode I interview Kate DeMarey, Owner and Founder of DeMarey Landscaping.
Kate DeMarey is a young female entrepreneur who started DeMarey Landscaping when she was entering high school. She attended Quinnipiac University for both her undergraduate and graduate schooling, earning her bachelor's degree in marketing and master's degree in business administration. Katheryn graduated Magna Cum Laude and was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society for being in the top 10% of her class, all while running DeMArey landscaping remotely, and holding three seperate internship positions. She now manages a crew of 11 and DeMarey landscaping continues to grow!
Question List:
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What is the history of your company?
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Biggest misconception?
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What services do you offer?
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How do you face the challenge of being a woman in a predominantly male industry?
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What flowers/shrubs do you recommend using for our regions climate?
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What are the most effective watering methods?
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Virtual Automated Irrigation Systems vs. Manual Irrigation
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What do you recommend for fertilization process?
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When is the best time to seed?
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How should I seed?
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In today’s episode I interview Dmitriy Dyachuk who is a credit specialist at United Credit Education Services. Dmitriy and his wife have been in business for a few years now and they help the real estate community by providing more home ownership to individuals and families.
They specialize in helping people with difficult financial and real estate situations and work hand in hand with other real estate professionals to help them help as many people as possible become homeowners.
Question List:
- What is the name of your company?
- Tell me a little bit about what you guys do?
- How do you help people achieve this dream of home ownership?
- Do you have resources to help with whatever needs a client has?
- How do you help individuals prepare to purchase their home?
- What is that Protection Plan?
- How bad is the current financial and credit situation for many consumers and what is the cause of bad credit for so many people?
- What is the cost of having bad credit?
- What if someone just doesn’t have credit—can you help them?
- Who are we able to help?
- Is there only one way to restore credit?
- How does the credit restoration component work?
- What do credit bureaus do?
- What types of services do you offer and what is the cost associated with it?
- What makes up your credit score?
- What are some of the misconceptions about credit?
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In today’s episode I interview Matthew Bracci, President at Title 5 Inspection Service. Matthew has 25 years of experience in civil engineering, design engineering and septic system inspections.
Question List:
- What is a title 5 inspection?
- Do you inspect anything else besides the outside components?
- Why look under the kitchen sink?
- Why do you look for salt staining in the basement, what is salt staining, and what does it have to do with a title 5 inspection?
- What is the high groundwater elevation?
- And what does that have to do with the septic system?
- So do you need to pick up research material form the town or from the health department to obtain any of this information?
- So what else do you have to look at in the basement?
- What happens if everything is not connected to the same system, What if there’s a secondary system or a laundry system?
- If I have two systems, does there need to be two totally separate inspections?
- Is there a price difference for that?
- Once you’ve completed your interior inspection, what’s the next step?
- How many system components are there typically?
- I’ve heard you do hand digging for all your title 5 inspections, is that true, and how did that come about?
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In today’s episode I interview Dan Larouche, owner and team leader at Patriot Living LLC. Dan is a graduate of Westfield State with a degree in Accounting and Business Administration. His career has spanned business development through large scale health care operations in skilled nursing facilities as the chief administrator.
Streamlining operations, building employee satisfaction, improving patient quality care and turning facilities from heavy debt subpar performance to a cash producing entity is Dan’s expertise. Outside of being a licensed administrator, Dan is a licensed home improvement contractor and business owner of a cabinetry supply chain to support contractors and property investors.
Question List:
- Why are your costs so reasonable and so competitive?
- Who are your largest clients these days?
- What is your business model?
- Why are you different?
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In today’s episode I interview Tony Oliver, owner of Tony’s Wood Shop. Tony is a Father of 5, Married 30 years, Resident of Somers Ct for over 20 years, studied Business at Bryan College, he is also a self taught craftsman!
Question List:
- What is you custom fireplace mantel process from beginning to end?
- Can you make a custom mantel look aged?
- Can customers actually help create their mantel in the wood shop with our guidelines?
- How fast can we complete a custom order?
- Do you offer custom made countertops?
- How do the floating shelves get made to size and how fast can they be built?
- Do we offer professional installation?
- What types of materials are used in a barn door for Tony's Wood Shop?
- How are they different than most seen in the marketplace?
- Do we sell barn door hardware?
- What do we use to make custom countertops?
- Do we tear down barns?
- Do we know where the reclaimed materials we sell come from, is there a story associated with each piece?
- Can we cut reclaimed wood to size while you wait?
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Mark Haynes is an environmental specialist, from Abide, Inc., and has over 25 years of experience in the Environmental arena with both Consulting and Contracting Services specializing in Regulated Building Materials and Remediation of Contaminated Properties.
Question List:
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What are some environmental issues facing home owners today?
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What is asbestos and why should I be concerned about it?
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How do I know if asbestos is in my home?
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How do I test for asbestos?
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If asbestos is found what should I do about it?
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Is it required to remove asbestos is found?
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Who can remove asbestos and how is it performed?
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Is there anything else we should know about asbestos?
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In today’s episode I interview Christina White who is the General Manager of Caring Transitions Hampden County.
Question List:
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What is Caring Transitions of Hampden County?
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How are you different from a moving company?
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What areas do you provide services in?
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How do you charge for your services?
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How long does a typical project last?
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What is the difference between an estate sale and an online auction?
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What is resettling?
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What is space planning?
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How do you conduct home clean outs?
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Who are you typical clients?
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Richie Bonney has been with Revolusun for four years, where he's helped more than 200 families reduce their energy bills and carbon footprints.
In his current role as Vice President of Sales, he focuses on training and personnel development, educating solar project developers on how to best serve their customers. The most rewarding part of his job is helping homeowners save, so he remains active in the field.
Question List:
- How do you know the system is working and actually saving me money?
- Does solar increase my property value?
- I've heard you can't sell your house if you lease solar - is that true?
- What is the difference between purchasing and leasing your system?
- What warranties and protections do I have as the homeowner?
- How do you get the wires from the solar array to my main electrical panel? ‘
- Are all solar panels the same? 8. Does solar still work in the winter - should I worry about snow removal?
- Do you have backup batteries and how do they work?
- Why should I choose Revolusun over any of the other solar companies out there?
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Gerry Verardo - owner and operator of Pioneer Valley Inspections - is a licensed home and wood destroying pest inspector in the state of Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Gerry has performed 1000's of inspections since starting his new career in 2015 and now owns a successful home inspection company where all his past knowledge, experience and continuing education can be shared with future homeowners.
Question List:
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Can I perform a home inspection myself?
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How much does a home inspection cost?
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What components of the home get inspected?
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How much construction experience does the inspector have?
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How long does a home inspection take?
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What will the home inspection report look like and when will I receive the report?
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Do I need to attend the inspection?
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Can the home fail an inspection?
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What happens if there are problems found during the inspection?
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Do I need to have a wood destroying insect inspection?
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What is radon and do I need to test for it?
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Do I need to test the water?
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Attorney Beauvais has been practicing law since 1995, and has proudly maintained her solo practice for over 23 years.
She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Finance from Western New England College and continued on to Western New England College School of Law for her Juris Doctorate. Lisa later obtained a Master’s in Law degree in Estate Planning and Elder Law.
Attorney Beauvais is a member of the following organizations:
The Massachusetts Bar Association
The Hampden County Bar Association
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
The Estate Planning Council of Hampden County
The Western Massachusetts Eldercare Professional Association
The Professional Women's Chamber
The West of the River Chamber
When she's not working, she enjoys lots of activities, particularly when they happen in the great outdoors. She loves reading, gardening, walking, cycling, skiing, spending time with family and friends, and spending time on the water.
Question List:
- Tell me a little bit about your business, what you specialize in.
- What is your education and how long have you been in business?
- What is elder law?
- What’s a typical elder law client look like?
- What type of work do you do regarding elder law?
- What does estate planning involve?
- Who needs an estate plan, what types of people?
- What is the best time to do an estate plan?
- What can a client expect when meeting with you?
- What is a typical estate plan?
- Can you explain to me a little more about how the documents work in an estate plan?
- What is probate?
- Regarding probate work, when a person dies, what does the family need to do with the will?
- What is the biggest misconception about wills and probate?
- What do you love most about your job?
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In this episode I interview Justin Haggerty - President of Crystal Brook Concrete Concepts - Crystal Brook Concrete Concepts has evolved over the years with the hard work and creativity put forth by President and Owner Justin Haggerty.
Justin started in the landscaping business at an early age, creating his journey when he turned his paper route into a lawn mowing business. With one truck and big dreams he began the road to what has now become a company stamping the way in stamped concrete designs throughout Western MA and surrounding counties.
Question List:
- How durable is stamped concrete?
- Is the surface slippery?
- How do you get the natural looking shades of stone?
- How many different patterns are there?
- Does every pattern come out the same every time?
- Will the same colors come out the same way every time?
- Is it hard to maintain?
- How can you create amazing things such as waterfalls out of concrete?
- Are there any products that should not be used on stamped concrete?
- What if it cracks?
- Can stamped concrete be used around a pool?
- How important is the drainage around my house and patio?
- Do you provide estimates?
- Is there anything I can do with my old concrete steps and walkway?
- What does the process of having Stamped Concrete done entail?
- What other services does your company offer?
- What is the most unique thing you've done with concrete?
- How far in advance should I schedule my install if I want the work done for the summer?
- How long does the process usually last?
- How long does it take before we can use the area once the installation is complete?
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In this episode I interview Jeremy Sawyer - Owner of All Exteriors - All Exteriors is licensed and insured in MA, CT & RI and they specialize in roofing, flat roofing, siding, windows, repairs, and snow plowing.
Jeremy is a GAF Certified Weather Stopper Roofing Contractor, Carlisle Authorized Installer and Firestone Authorized installer.
Question List:
- Where are you located?
- How Long have you been in business?
- Do you use subcontractors?
- Are you insured?
- Where do you offer your services?
- What type of roofing do you do?
- What brand of shingles do you install?
- Do you only do residential roofing?
- What do you have to offer to people that may want to call you for their roofing needs?
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In this episode I interview Patrick Soucy - Owner of Golden Gavel Auctions - a full-service auction company located in East Windsor, CT.
Golden Gavel holds weekly auctions every Thursday. Preview starts at 2 PM, the early bird auction starts at 5:30 PM and the main auction starts at 7 PM. Auctions are open to the public and everyone is welcome
to attend. There is no cost to get in or to sign up for a bidding number!
Question List:
- Can you set a minimum or a reserve bid on the item so that it does not sell for less than the consignor wants?
- How many people come to the auction every week?
- What is an absentee bid?
- How long does it take to empty a house?
- How soon do items go to the auction after they have been picked up?
- When do people get paid for the items they sell?
- How many items do you sell in a night?
- What makes a lot?
- How many trucks do you have?
- How many employees do you have?
- Do you require a license to do auctions?
- Can you sell guns?
- What is hot in today’s market?
- Do you find the younger generations collecting anything?
- Are people selling stuff at auction that are downsizing?
- Do you find that most people like the five steps that you have set up to deal with the estate and houses?
- How did you get started in this business?
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In this episode, I interview Bridget Fiala - An attorney at Kriss Law, which specializes in residential conveyance. She graduated from Western New England University School of Law. She’s a lifelong resident of West Springfield, former City Council member, and Business West 40 Under Forty.
Question List:
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Do I need an attorney to buy or sell a house – what do you do?
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How much does an attorney cost- who pays it and when?
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What is title insurance, how much does it cost and why do I need it?
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What is the difference between a lender and owner title?
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What is the difference between an offer and a purchase and sale agreement?
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What are closing costs?
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What are closing cost credits?
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What is a deed?
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What is a mortgage?
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Is it like a car, where I don’t own the property until I pay the mortgage off?
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YourRealEstateResource
In this episode, I interview Drew Snook - An American International College alumni, who started his mortgage career at Citi Financial in West Springfield. In October 2017, Drew joined Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp and never looked back. As a second generation loan officer, residential financing is in his blood. He has helped hundreds of families with their residential financing needs and can help you too.
Question List:
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What is most important part of the process when pre approving a client?
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When does someone get the actual pre approval?
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When should someone start looking to get financing to buy a home?
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Do you offer any help with clients credit?
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What is most important to you when helping a client find the right loan program?
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What loans do you specialize in?
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Do you work by yourself or do you have a team that works with you?
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Do you feel as though having a good team (lawyer, insurance agent, realtor) can make a difference for the buyer during the process?
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Is Fairway only in MA?
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Has Fairway been around for a while or are they a new company?
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YourRealEstateResource
In this episode I interview Jeremy Casey - Managing Partner of SR Commercial Realty LLC. He has 10 years of Commercial and Real Estate Lending & Banking Experience. Jeremy is also a Professor of Entrepreneurship & Economics at Elms College.
Question List:
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How is the commercial market doing?
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How are residential and commercial different?
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How is commercial investment property different than residential?
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How long does the process take to sell or buy a commercial property?
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Where can i go to find or start looking at property?
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How are you different from other companies that do commercial real estate transactions?
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Where do I go to get funding for a building?
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I'm a new tenant looking to lease space for my new business, where should I start?
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How do I know what to price my property at?
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YourRealEstateResource
In this episode I interview David Condon - President & Co-Owner of Northeast Security Solutions, Inc. in West Springfield Massachusetts.
David has been in the safety and security business for over 15 years. He also serves as Vice President for the Massachusetts Systems Contractors Association.
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YourRealEstateResource
In this episode I interview Lisa Scheff - Owner & Principal Designer at Lisa Scheff Designs - an interior design firm located in Longmeadow, MA.
Their team works on interior design projects ranging from new window treatments and furniture to kitchen remodeling and full home renovations.
Question List:
1: What is one of the biggest design mistakes new homeowners make?
2: When should a new homeowner hire a designer?
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How you to help a homeowner prioritize?
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How do you help a client who wants to hire you but doesn’t have a big enough budget?
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After prioritizing, how can you help a client in ways they can’t help themselves? What are your services?
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How long does it take from start to finish to do a design project?
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How is an interior designer different from a decorator?
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What design elements provide the most bang for the buck?
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What are some current trends?
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Can a designer help when moving into a new home?
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What do you like best about being an interior designer?
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YourRealEstateResource
In this episode I interview Jayson Lacasse - President of Circle9 Technologies. 🔥
Jay founded Circle9 Technologies back in 2006. Circle9 is a residential and commercial technology company licensed in MA & CT. ⚡️
When he isn’t busy solving tech problems you can find him biking with his three-year-old son in tow, mountain biking all over the country, or home brewing beer. 💥
Question List:
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So what’s new and exciting in residential technology?
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What about commercial, what’s new in that arena?
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Why hire you instead of doing it myself?
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With the large broadband companies getting into home automation and security systems, why go with you instead of bundling it into my cable bill?
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What approach do you take with a client who does not think of themselves as tech savvy but wants the convenience of the technology?
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Do most of your clients typically know what they want or do you help them find solutions to meet their needs?
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Do you have clients who are snow birds or own multiple homes? How do you help them manage all of their properties?
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Technology can get expensive. Are you able to find solutions for budgets of all sizes?
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Are there ways to retrofit old homes without tearing into the walls and ceilings?
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Where is technology going in the next 5 years?
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What sets you apart from your competition?
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You’ve just recently re-branded. You were HD Systems Integration before. What’s with the re-brand?
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YourRealEstateResource
In this episode I interview David Dambrov - Owner of Dambrov Appraisal Group - who is a certified residential appraiser and has been for 12 years. David is licensed in both Massachusetts & Connecticut, and is FHA approved. 🔎🏠
Question List:
- What is a real estate appraisal?
- For what purpose would a real estate appraisal need to be completed?
- I have never had a real estate appraisal completed on my home...what does it consist of?
- What is the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal inspection?
- What is the difference between an appraisal for a Conventional loan versus a FHA/USDA/VA loan.
- What happens when repairs are required to meet FHA guidelines?
- I just received a comparative market analysis from a realtor..is that an appraisal?
- How accurate is Zillow?
- How can I add value to my home?
- What is a renovation appraisal?
- There was a foreclosure of a home on my street, will that affect the value of my home?
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YourRealEstateResource
In this episode I interview Joseph Mclaughlin - Owner of Lucky Lawn Sprinkler Company - who will be providing you with professional information about irrigation systems and everything you need to know about their irrigation process. 🔎
Question List:
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How long have you been in business?
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What is the process of installing a new irrigation system?
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Is there damage to a lawn in the process of installing a new system?
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What does a rain sensor do? how much maintenance is involved?
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What is included or (involved) with starting up a sprinkler system?
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When a customer is installing new lawn, what is your part?
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When should you water, what time is best to water?
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Can you set the watering schedule to be able to set it and forget it?
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Should you water after fertilizing your lawn and chemical treatments?
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When do you know it's time to stop watering and what is involved with winterizing a system?
Contact Lucky Lawn Sprinkler Company:
Phone: (413) 736-6100
Email: jmluckylawn@aol.com
Website: https://www.luckylawnsprinklers.net
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In this episode I interview Kenneth Dulude - Owner of Bert Hill Moving & Storage - who breaks down how they have perfected the moving process and explains how their focus on speed & efficiency has set them apart from the competition. 🔎🏠
Question List:
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How do I go about setting up a free estimate for my move?
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What does being an independent mover mean? vs using an agent?
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Are you insured?
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What legal paperwork does the consumer need?
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What is the Order for Service?
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What is a bill of lading?
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What is an inventory list?
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What if there is a problem? Lost or damaged goods?
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What is warehouse liability?
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Where do I look to see if my mover is reputable?
Contact Bert Hill Moving & Storage:
Phone - (413) 485-0050
Email - info@berthill.com
Website - www.berthill.com
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YourRealEstateResource
In this episode I interview Jack Patterson - President at Conte Door - who will be providing you with everything you need to know about garage doors and explains why Conte Door should be your preferred choice when looking for a garage door installer. 🔎🏠
Question List:
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What are the different types of Garage Doors?
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How important is Insulation?
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How are steel doors different than wood doors?
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What are some of the current designs that are being used on Garage Doors?
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How long does it take to install a garage door?
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How much more do windows on a garage door cost?
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Do colors cost more?
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What are the different types of Garage door openers?
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What type of opener is the quietest?
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Do I need a new opener if I get a new door?
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Why does my new opener move slower than my old opener?
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What does it mean when my door wont close and the lights on my opener keep flashing?
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YourRealEstateResource
In this episode I interview Alex Crivelli - Loan Officer at RCN Capital - who will be providing you with valuable information regarding lending in the "fix and flip" space and will be going over some of the loan programs that RCN currently offers. 🔎🏠
Question List:
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Who is RCN Capital and how did they get started?
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What loan programs does RCN currently offer?
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What are things that you do not lend on?
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What kind of qualifications does a borrower need to get a loan from RCN?
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How do these qualifications differ for a first-time investor vs. a seasoned investor?
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Does the loan have to close in a company or can they close in their personal name?
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How quickly can RCN close a loan?
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What are your typical rates on your loans?
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How does a customer start the process of getting a loan?
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How have the loan products changed over time?
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What gives RCN a competitive advantage in the fix and flip space?
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Where do you see opportunities for RCN moving forward?
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Why do your customers keep coming back to RCN?
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What is the best part about lending in the fix and flip space?
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YourRealEstateResource
In this episode I interview Carol Saltus - an agent at the sales/marketing team of The Greens of Southwick - and she provides answers to the most common questions regarding the The Greens of Southwick. 🔎🏠
Question list:
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Can you give us a little history on The Greens of Southwick? How did this subdivision come about?
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Tell me a little about The Greens of Southwick and why people would be interested in living there.
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Who are you seeing in the marketplace that is interest in new construction homes at The Greens?
4.How do we find out about The Greens of Southwick? Who are the points of contact?
- Can you tell us about the lots and a subdivision plan?
6.What are the homes going to be like, prices, styles, size? Are there covenants and restrictions?
7.Will there be a homeowner’s association?
8.When will building begin?
9.Do you have preferred builders? Who are they are what are their backgrounds?
10.Can we meet with the builders and can we see there work?
11.How do people get financing? Do they get a normal loan or a construction loan?
- When can someone be in their new home?
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YourRealEstateResource
In today's episode Steve will be interviewing Jack Dowd - an Account Executive at The Dowd Agencies - and will be providing advice on how to deal with various types of homeowner's insurance scenarios
In today's episode Steve will be interviewing Kevin Vann - the Senior Partner/Principal of Dufault Vann & Carella - and you will be provided with answers to several questions regarding the basics of real estate accounting and how it affects you.
In today's episode Steve will be interviewing Eric Kornblum - Owner & Attorney at The Law Office of Eric Kornblum - and will answer the most commonly asked questions regarding bankruptcy.
In today's episode Steve will be interviewing Michael Briggs - a Financial Advisor from Horizon Investment Management Group - and will be going over the most commonly asked questions regarding homeowner finances.
In today's episode Steve will be interviewing Jason Jean - Regional Manager of The Jean Group at American Financial Network - and discussing common mortgage misconceptions/mistakes.
In today's episode Steve interviews Jared Hamre - the Owner of Hampden County Property Services - and they discuss the most important aspects on how to properly maintain your home.