Baloney. All new buildings, no matter how well built, will have “teething” issues.
So let me get this straight. I’m faced with two choices:
a) buy a new building from a well-established developer, up to modern building codes, offered with a warranty, backed by a bond. Can go to AG’s office to enforce contract.
b) buy a 140 year old building that has been subjected to renovations by previous owners of unknown pedigree and quality. No warranty is offered. Must file any claim against previous owner in civil court.
ET…if you could convince Prudential Fox Roach that they are necessary, the other would follow.
This may be a very good idea for them to farm out the floorplans. What do you think the numbers look like?? How long does it take to do one, professionally on a computer??? Obviously it’s the measuring that takes most of the time…what, about 1 hour for a typival place???
Not sure if the brokers would pay $100 for each one though.
Yes, benson, but I knew I’d do that BEFORE I bought it. Big difference.
Yes, with new construction it “happens all the time.” But it shouldn’t. It’s indicative of faulty workmanship and NO, the sponsors do not always pay for it. Roof leaks in 5-7 years shouldn’t happen with new construction but they do and the sponsor is long gone.
I’m moving to Philly to open a floor plan drafting business.
DIBS, can you put me up in your place while I get settled and convince Realtors they need them for their listings?
I won’t bring home any strays.
“Yup, “B” is clearly the better choice.”
It is on this blog.
Some of the workmanship you see in the older buildings is near impossible to create today.
ET – Start a thread on Phila. ‘Stoner – see what interest you stir up. Maybe even take out small display?
Then you’d be locked out of 75% or so of the Philly market, wasder.
DIBS;
Baloney. All new buildings, no matter how well built, will have “teething” issues.
So let me get this straight. I’m faced with two choices:
a) buy a new building from a well-established developer, up to modern building codes, offered with a warranty, backed by a bond. Can go to AG’s office to enforce contract.
b) buy a 140 year old building that has been subjected to renovations by previous owners of unknown pedigree and quality. No warranty is offered. Must file any claim against previous owner in civil court.
Yup, “B” is clearly the better choice.
I wouldn’t buy from something called Fox Roach.
“How about this novel idea: sometimes, when you try something new, it doesn’t work out. No biggie.”
I hear ya benson but otoh you’d think someone would do some ENGINEERING first!
ET…if you could convince Prudential Fox Roach that they are necessary, the other would follow.
This may be a very good idea for them to farm out the floorplans. What do you think the numbers look like?? How long does it take to do one, professionally on a computer??? Obviously it’s the measuring that takes most of the time…what, about 1 hour for a typival place???
Not sure if the brokers would pay $100 for each one though.
Yes, benson, but I knew I’d do that BEFORE I bought it. Big difference.
Yes, with new construction it “happens all the time.” But it shouldn’t. It’s indicative of faulty workmanship and NO, the sponsors do not always pay for it. Roof leaks in 5-7 years shouldn’t happen with new construction but they do and the sponsor is long gone.
I’m also not waiting for a C of O!!!!!! 😉
I’m moving to Philly to open a floor plan drafting business.
DIBS, can you put me up in your place while I get settled and convince Realtors they need them for their listings?
I won’t bring home any strays.