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Builders, lots and today’s market

Jul 22, 2016, 5:17 PM | Updated: Oct 10, 2024, 1:51 pm

Does every builder offer an extended warranty? What are the builders legal obligations? Do they differ for single-family homes versus condominiums? What’s the best way to check out a builder’s track record? Is the website usually too complimentary?

Join host Tom Kelly and Steve Kennedy from RE/MAX as they discuss the local building practices on “Real Estate Today” on KIRO Radio.

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Builders, lots and today’s market