I really don't understand why people bother to post mean comments like 11:40 & 2:01. If you think I'm wasting my time by asking then why would you bother wasting your own time by responding.
This is what is making the forum dull and less valuable.

Posted by: pmmtenement at March 3, 2008 2:46 PM in response to Anyone worked with Scott Schnall - plans & expediting

Thanks everyone. Appreciate your help.

I was under the impression that permits are required if we need to move any plumbing, walls, etc. We are going to move the sinks which will requiring moving the pipes and that is why I assumed I would need permits.

And honestly I would rather not deal with the hassle of a violation which I understand is a hassle and expensive. Personal preference.

Posted by: pmmtenement at March 3, 2008 9:21 PM in response to Anyone worked with Scott Schnall - plans & expediting

what is an Alt Type 1 permit?

Posted by: pmmtenement at March 4, 2008 4:06 PM in response to Fees for expediting

we locked in before contract as well. we were dialoguing about the minor clauses and knew we would sign so we went ahead and locked in the mortgage. broker never said anything about needing to have a contract. and we have now submitted the whole application but still haven't been asked for a copy of the contract.

Posted by: pmmtenement at March 14, 2008 3:20 PM in response to Lock in mortgage rate before signing purchase contract?

Scary.
I know things are bad in the mortgage markets but I think I would hold off on buying rather than resort to a mortgage broker from brownstoner with a gmail address.

Posted by: pmmtenement at March 16, 2008 10:11 AM in response to GET A LOAN TODAY..........

I have no problem reading the faded type. Why are you bothering to post this comment multiple times?

Posted by: pmmtenement at March 27, 2008 3:47 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 32 Berkeley Place, #3

Thank you for your reno blog. I'll miss it.

Posted by: pmmtenement at March 29, 2008 11:15 AM in response to Guest bathroom - abbiamo finito!

I am in the process of interviewing architects right now and not one of them has asked for a consultation fee. All have recommended the meeting be at the house. I assume this is not only for my benefit but also so that should I chose to ask them for a proposal they have better info of what they are proposing on.
I would not proceed with an architect who asked me to pay for this meeting, it is not standard practice and that would concern me about their practices subsequent.
Is it possible that they are asking because they think you might not be serious about the job and are just "window shopping"?

Posted by: pmmtenement at April 25, 2008 5:13 PM in response to Architect consultation fee

I would love to participate as well if you get a group together.

Posted by: pmmtenement at April 27, 2008 2:00 PM in response to House Tutor for New Homeowners

Hi Iribskola, your Gmail inbox seems to be full so I'm hoping you'll reply to this instead. My company is desperately seeking a large loan to ease cash flow. Please email me immediately at the following address if you're interested. Can't wait to hear from you. Sincerely, James

jcayne@bearsterns.com

Posted by: guest at March 16, 2008 12:20 PM in response to GET A LOAN TODAY..........

Jcayne LOL,
I heard your company is for sale on ebay...

Posted by: hollander at March 16, 2008 6:26 PM in response to GET A LOAN TODAY..........

This is the funniest post yet - where's theWHAT?

Posted by: guest at March 16, 2008 7:15 PM in response to GET A LOAN TODAY..........

Hey Hollander. So I took your advice and I sold my company on Ebay. JPMorgan bought it for $237m. I think I did well but the employees of my company that own about a third of our shares think otherwise. I think it'll be a tough day tomorrow around the watercooler. Think good thoughts for me.

Thanks again,

James

Posted by: guest at March 16, 2008 9:38 PM in response to GET A LOAN TODAY..........

Whaaat?

Posted by: Ysabelle at March 17, 2008 12:07 PM in response to GET A LOAN TODAY..........

You are misinformed because you don't need a purchase contract to lock. I can get you a commitment without a purchase contract. It depends on when the cosing is because a rate lock that is expired won't help anyone unless rates go down. i need a social and property address, loan amount, product type, then I can lock it but I will need some kind of commitment from the borrower(check for appraisal) because I get special pricing from various bank because of my pull through(% of locked loans that close). Very few mortgage companies have this. Email me at jayrhee@gmail.com and I will take care of the borrower.

Posted by: guest at March 19, 2008 10:12 PM in response to Lock in mortgage rate before signing purchase contract?

If it is truly an interview about their past experience, and an for you to explain your goals, then it should be free.

If you are asking the architect to come to your house to pick his/her brain for ideas while they're there, then hell yes, they should and ought to charge you!

Posted by: guest at April 25, 2008 6:17 PM in response to Architect consultation fee

2:45 here. Ouch, 3:05, you sure know how to hurt a guy. I think the initial interview with the architect can be held over the phone, for free. If you both determine that a meeting is warranted, either the architect should request a payment for a consultation, because that is what the meeting will be, or better yet, the client should offer to pay, because architects are notorious for not asking for their due. Not that I feel I need to defend myself from your comments, 3:05, but my firm is doing very well and if I have more than I can handle, well, I like it that way. You never have exactly how much you can handle, and you definitely don't want less.

Posted by: guest at April 25, 2008 8:56 PM in response to Architect consultation fee

p.s. I visit Brownstoner Forum from time to time because I learn a great deal from it, knowledge which adds to my value, for which, as mentioned, I charge.

Posted by: guest at April 26, 2008 8:43 AM in response to Architect consultation fee

Well said 8:43, but I'm an architect also and I would find that if I charged for an initial visit to see a property, I would have very little or NO work. I'm glad I'm busy, too, but it's probably because I do these early visits for free.

Posted by: guest at April 27, 2008 5:39 PM in response to Architect consultation fee