Additional advice for new homeowners: get to know your local Town/City Contacts

Lauren's 3^rd quick tip and piece of advice for homeowners is to collect information about your local township or City.  If you plan to do any major renovations to your new house, you will likely need to file some sort of permit, and that means going through your local township or zoning/building department. It helps to get familiar with local ordinances early — you know, before you get your heart set on expanding your patio or building on a garage — so that you know exactly what’s allowed and required. Call and ask questions of the building department staff and remember that these are the people with the power to approve or deny your applications, so politeness and friendliness can go a long way.

Often, these employees are familiar with local contractors that have done work for other community members, so they can be a wealth of knowledge.  They may also be able to help you pull any property records that you didn’t get during the purchase process.  Property history can provide a ton of insight and information as you plan new projects.

It’s somewhat simple advice, but well worth it.

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