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...Mercedes Homes at fault for cracks in houses, lawsuit says (Sebastian Sun)
Several Brevard County homeowners have asked a federal bankruptcy judge for permission to file a class-action lawsuit against Mercedes Homes, claiming that poor construction caused rainwater to leak through their homes' exterior walls, damaging baseboards, drywall, kitchen cabinets and carpeting.

...THE HIGH COST OF TREATING CANCER; In addition to the physical, emotional and psychological burdens that come with a ... (The Bulletin)
Erica Harris thought her Prineville home would be finished this summer. Instead, the suburban home has no flooring. Rugs and furniture lie atop subfloor. There are no kitchen cabinets, and steps that will someday lead from one room to another are not there. Harrisâ€™ appliances are being stored in her garage.

...Neverland, Old Neighbors and New Visitors (New York Times)
The gentle attitude of Los Olivos, Calif., residents may be tested as Neverland ranch will make the village something of a Graceland-like stop on the Michael Jackson after-death tour.

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10 Steps for Hiring Kitchen Service Professionals

1. Confirm the sales person works for the company that will actually do the kitchen remodeling .
     · Verify that the individual with whom you are speaking is an authorized agent of the company that was referred by ServiceMagic.

2. Ask for a copy of the company's license.
     · Ask the company to provide a copy of their license. It is important that
       you verify the license is still in good standing. Also keep in mind
       that certain states do not require licensing if the job is under a certain dollar
       amount. Remember that you can find a list of your state's licensing
       requirements on the ServiceMagic website.

We recommend (with kitchen remodeling companies) that before working with with them and committing the money it cost to do a typical kitchen remodel, you verify that information presented is still current and/or acceptable to you. While ServiceMagic may be notified of changes in member service professional insurance coverage which are then confirmed with insurance agents or companies, we cannot guarantee that insurance information is still valid at time of presentation so we recommend that you obtain a copy of the service professional's insurance certificate where applicable.

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3. Ask for proof of insurance.
     · Ask the company to provide a copy of their insurance certificate. We
       recommend that you verify with the insurance agency or carrier that the
       policy is still in good standing.

4. Finalize the contract before starting on a project.
      A good contract...
      · Should be written on company letterhead
      · Should contain the company's name, address, phone numbers, and
        license number (if applicable)
      · Should contain the consumer's name, address (where work is to
        be performed), and phone numbers
      · Is dated when it is written
      · Includes a detailed description of the work that is going to be performed
      · Provides dollar amounts associated with each task included in the
        project
      · Includes an anticipated start and finish date
      · Provides a payment schedule
      · Includes a termination clause
      · Contains a clause that protects you the homeowner from any potential
       mechanics liens
        once you have paid the contractor in full
      · Clearly states whether permits will be pulled, and who will be
       responsible for pulling them

5. Make payments to the company that was referred.
     · Do not pay an individual.

6. Avoid paying with cash.
     · Check and credit cards are preferable, and be sure to get a receipt for
       all payments.

7. Withhold final payment until you are satisfied with the project.
      · Don't pay in full until the project is completely finished and you have
        completed your final inspection.
      · If sub-contractors were used, be sure to get signed releases from all
        sub contractors clearly indicating that they have been paid in full by the
        general contractor.
      · For larger projects, don't make the final payment until you have passed
        the final building inspection.

8. Don't advance money for materials.
     · If absolutely necessary, make sure the materials are delivered to your
       house with a receipt showing that they have been paid in full.

9. Check multiple references.
     · In addition to reading the company's ServiceMagic Ratings & Reviews,
       consider checking additional references for the service professional.

10. Document all changes to the contract.
     · Make sure all changes to the original contact, no matter how small, are
       documented and signed off by both parties.

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