{"product_id":"b0fnps7myp","title":"Secrets Home Builders Don't Want You to Know: A Homeowner's Guide to Building Smart, Avoiding Pitfalls, and Staying in Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilding a home is your largest investment. Yet most homeowners enter the process without insider knowledge to protect themselves from costly mistakes, problematic builders, and design decisions that create lifelong regrets.\u003cbr\u003e\nSecrets Home Builders Don't Want You To Know reveals what happens behind the scenes in construction - the tactics builders use, warning signs most homeowners miss, and strategies that separate successful projects from financial disasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Scott Grozelle, a construction industry veteran turned homeowner advocate, this book provides insider perspective most families never access until it's too late. After decades in construction and consulting with hundreds of homeowners, Scott shares knowledge that can save tens of thousands of dollars and years of frustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndustry Reality: 75% of projects exceed budget by $50,000+. Most overruns are preventable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Identify Problem Builders Before Signing\u003cbr\u003e\n- 5 red flags separating professionals from disasters\u003cbr\u003e\n- Contract language protecting you vs. benefiting builders\u003cbr\u003e\n- Questions revealing true builder experience\u003cbr\u003e\n- Budget Protection That Works\u003cbr\u003e\n- Why lowest bids cost more long-term\u003cbr\u003e\n- Building financial resilience from day one\u003cbr\u003e\n- Managing material price volatility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmart Design vs. Square Footage\u003cbr\u003e\n- Why 1,500 sq ft designed well beats 2,500 sq ft planned poorly\u003cbr\u003e\n- Floor plans for real life, not just photos\u003cbr\u003e\n- Room layouts enhancing daily living\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHidden regulatory costs\u003cbr\u003e\n- Energy Efficiency vs. Trends\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term value investments vs. quick-outdated upgrades\u003cbr\u003e\n- Climate-specific strategies\u003cbr\u003e\n- True ownership costs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuality Control During Construction\u003cbr\u003e\n- What to check at each phase\u003cbr\u003e\n- Ensuring professional standards\u003cbr\u003e\n- Managing change orders effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePACKED WITH READY-TO-USE TOOLS \u0026amp; CHECKLISTS Don't build or renovate without these essential resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For:\u003cbr\u003e\n- First-time builders avoiding expensive mistakes\u003cbr\u003e\n- Experienced homeowners planning major projects\u003cbr\u003e\n- Anyone evaluating builders\u003cbr\u003e\n- Families with troubled projects\u003cbr\u003e\n- Real estate professionals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey Benefits:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Save $30,000-$75,000 through better decisions\u003cbr\u003e\n- Avoid timeline disasters and family stress\u003cbr\u003e\n- Create homes working for real lifestyle\u003cbr\u003e\n- Protect investment from volatility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Ensure quality construction\u003cbr\u003e\n- Navigate problems when they arise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScott Grozelle combines industry expertise with homeowner advocacy, having helped hundreds of families navigate successful building projects while avoiding common pitfalls that destroy budgets and timelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Scott Grozelle\u003cbr\u003e\nThrough his consulting practice, Scott has guided hundreds of homeowners through successful projects, helping them save tens of thousands while avoiding problematic builders, budget explosions, and design mistakes. He's seen projects from both sides - understanding how the industry operates and what homeowners need to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis approach combines insider knowledge of construction tactics with practical strategies for budget protection, quality control, and smart decision-making that delivers dream homes within realistic timelines and budgets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":67889298899189,"sku":"YSL31636","price":16.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/8774\/8597\/files\/71L53KRUPZL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793334150","url":"https:\/\/www.newbooks.store\/products\/b0fnps7myp","provider":"NewBooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}