Product Description

Remodeling a house involves much more than choosing the right paint color and countertops. Not only do you have to decide what you want to do, you have to figure out how to pay for it, who is going to build it, what the city will allow you to do and where to put your family during the process. It is a stressful experience, with potential pitfalls deeper than the holes you are planning to gouge in your walls. How to Survive a Remodel combines a step-by-step guide to remodeling with a unique legal perspective, helping you to navigate the jungle of contracts, contractors, and construction hazards. Interspersed with humorous and sometimes scary stories, Chillag takes you through the decision-making process, provides helpful hints to get the most for your money and explains your legal rights to ensure that you get what you ask for, at the price you expect. This easy-to-read book takes the mystery and fear out of home remodeling.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2023902 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-21
• Released on: 2006-07-21
• Binding: Paperback
• 220 pages

About the Author
Nancy Chillag has been practicing law for over 23 years. She is the founder of Chillag & Associates, a Menlo Park, California law firm that focuses primarily in the areas of real estate, construction and business law. In addition to being an attorney, Nancy is a Certified Public Accountant and Real Estate Broker. Nancy is married to a general contractor, with whom she has purchased and remodeled numerous homes. Nancy has published a multitude of articles on construction-, real estate- and business- related topics. Since 1996, she has been the legal columnist for Qualified Remodeler, a national construction trade magazine. She has made guest appearances on several cable television shows discussing real estate and construction legal issues. She has been a featured speaker for the National Association of Realtors, the American Business Women s Association, Tri-County Apartment Association, Pacific Coast Builders Conference, Chamber of Commerce, and various Boards of Realtors.