Successful Negotiation
Real Estate Tips
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Five Keys to Successful Negotiation

Your success in the realty market lies in how well you negotiate. But negotiation is a complicated matter. All the parties involved want things to go their way. Given these conditions, how can you make things work for your favor?

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private mortgage - Building Affordable Homes
Real Estate Tips
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Buying a Home With a Private Mortgage

Using a Private Mortgage Asking for a home loan aka private mortgage, from a friend or family member is difficult; even if they are people close to you. The money involved is big and you probably see each other frequently

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offsite construction - prefabricated construction
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Advancements and Challenges in Offsite Construction

As the construction industry faces rising costs and labor shortages, offsite construction presents a compelling solution. But challenges like regulations and scalability still hinder its full potential. Offsite construction has seen significant advancements and notable setbacks, with countries like Sweden

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prefabricated bathrooms and kitchens
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Prefabricated Bathrooms and Kitchens

Prefabricated bathrooms and kitchens represent a growing trend in offsite construction, with significant applications in commercial and institutional projects. This post examines the market’s current state, focusing on European manufacturers like Baudet and HVA Concept, as well as U.S. companies

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Panelized Facades
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Panelized Facades and the Path Forward in Modular Construction

As modular construction evolves, panelized facades can significantly advance offsite building practices, particularly in retrofit applications aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing timelines. While Europe leads in adopting complete wall systems with pre-installed elements such as windows and cladding,

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Prefabricated Construction: Building Affordable Homes
Building Knowledge
Fernando Pages Ruiz

The Evolution of Prefabricated Construction: Focusing on High-Skill Components

The Prefabricated Construction construction industry is undergoing a shift, prioritizing the prefabrication of complex, high-value components over entire buildings. This change addresses the challenges of high transportation costs, labor shortages, and escalating project timelines. The first post delves into this

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What is a 1031 Exchange

A 1031 Exchange (Tax-Deferred Exchange) is One Of The Most Powerful Tax Deferral Strategies Remaining Available For Taxpayers. This allows the taxpayer to pay due taxes at a later date. In usual transactions, the landowner pays a percentage of his

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Learn to Research for the Best Mortgage Deal

Are you looking to finance a new home? Or are you finding the best mortgage rate to refinance your home? The first step is to shop around. But what does that really mean? Research and prepare. Take time to think

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Why we Frame at 16 inches On Center
Did You Know
Fernando Pages Ruiz

Why we Frame at 16 inches On Center

Use 16 inch spacing for walls with wood lath and plaster Our wood construction traditions came from England. Where English carpenters were right at home building houses framed with studs set at about 16 inches on center for walls with

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