How much do I tip people working on my house?


I recently purchased a new home in Cobble Hill and have a few folks working on the house. Is there a general rule of thumb on how much one is supposed to tip (if at all) for any of the following:

- Contractor
- Painter
- Plumber
- Electrician
- Cleaning Service

Please forgive my ignorance – any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Clueless in Crooklyn

By nohazmats | 12/16/2007 8:01 PM | Comment

How much to pay for homeowner’s insurance?


I am considering purchasing a Brownstone in BKLYN and wanted to get some thoughts on homeowner’s insurance. I’ve spoken to a few agents, but my head is spinning. Specifically, I’d love some thoughts from the community on:

- How much should an annual premium cost for good coverage (I’ve gotten quotes that range wildly, from $3k to $13k) – the home costs $2.5mm, btw.

- What should home dwelling replacement be? If the house were to be wiped out, how much coverage should I get to rebuild it?

- Any agents that anyone on the board would recommend?

Thanks in advance!

By nohazmats | 11/29/2007 10:57 AM | Comment

Carriage House on State Street


A friend of mine showed this to me, however, the prices seem a bit steep for a condo building. I heard everything is renovated and nice, but $2-3m for an apartment in The Heights seems pricey.

Any thoughts – or intel – on this would be appreciated.

Categories: Appraisals
By nohazmats | 08/16/2007 1:26 PM | Comment