Join Our 2019 Spring & Summer Realtor Referral Program! Building Relationships At Scottford Construction, we value our Realtor partners, and so our referral appreciation program is straightforward and simple. Taking good care of your clients is our #1 priority, and we appreciate you trusting us with their homebuilding experience. Simple and...
MORTGAGE / HOME BUYING How much money do I need in hand to buy a house? Usually, the purchase of a house requires a minimum down payment of 3% to 5%, plus the funds to cover closing costs, prepaids, escrow, and two payments in reserve. In the case of...
Building your own house can be a wonderful and fun experience – but it can also be a long and expensive process. However, most people cannot afford to pay for the cost of home construction up front, and getting a mortgage can be tricky. After all, you’re asking a...
Some home building goofs, like spilled paint or a hole in the drywall are easy to fix as things move along. But you’ve got to be careful to avoid major, costly errors when building your first home. No one wants to spend their hard-earned cash, time and energy building...
Hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. Whether you’re new to the Gulf or you’ve weathered a hurricane or two in the past, proper preparation is key to your safety and to protect your family and property. Here’s a helpful checklist that you can use to protect...
What is green building? Green building, or sustainable design, is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use energy, water, and materials, and of reducing impacts on human health and the environment for the entire lifecycle of a building. Green-building concepts extend beyond the...
Buying a new home can be easy as pie, but it can also seem difficult if you don’t follow all the rules. Here’s a few common mistakes to avoid: Not bringing the proper documents to closing. Cashiers checks are required for funds needed to close. You make the cashiers...
While we are hoping for the best, it is best to prepare for the worst. Here are helpful links, resources and tips to weather the storm. The #1 Most Important Tip – Be prepared, not panicked! Preparing Your Home Protect your windows Install hurricane shutters or build your own...
