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The amount of heat a door or window conducts between the inside air and the environment.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Also known as HUD. A federal agency that oversees the Federal Housing Administration and a variety of housing and community development programs.
unbundled real estate services
Real estate services not bound together, but purchase transaction at a time.
underlayment
A layer of wood between the subfloor and the floor.
underwriters' knot
A code-approved knot tied at the end of an electrical cord to prevent the wires from being pulled away from their connection to electrical terminals.
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underwriting
The process in which lenders evaluate the risks posed by a particular borrower and set appropriate conditions for the loan.
underwriting fee
A fee charged by the lender to verify information on the loan application, authenticate the property's worth as collateral, and make a final determination about whether to grant a loan to the applicant.
undisclosed heir
A person who claims the right to a piece of property after the death of an owner without a will.
undisclosed spouse
A marital partner who can claim the right to a piece of property but is not identified in the owner's will.
unilateral contract
A one-sided contract. If one party makes a promise to do something, the second party is not legally required to perform. If the second party does comply, however, the first party is obligated to keep its promise.
unrecorded deed
A deed that transfers ownership from one party to another without being officially recorded.
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unsecured loan
Any loan that is not backed by collateral.
unsecured loan
An unsecured loan is a loan that is not backed up by collateral. Often, loans from family members or pesonal acquaintances are unsecured loans. A gift from another person that is not expected to be repaid is not an unsecured loan.
upgrades
Options offered to buyers in a new-home project that go beyond the standard carpeting, lighting, finish carpentry, and other amenities.
upzoning
The process in which a property is zoned from a lower to a higher use.
urban sprawl
The unplanned expansion of development over a large area.
usury
Illegally excessive interest charged on any loan.
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exterior

Short Desc : painting of exterior

Bid Range : $2500

Windows and Doors
in Ashland

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to have a window repaired. Ready to secure a contractor.

Bid Range : $500

Windows and Doors
in Hampton

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to replace 1 window in their home. Ready to secure a contractor.

Bid Range : $500

Painting and Wallcovering
in Fort Pierce

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to have wallpaper installed/removed. Ready to secure a contractor.

Bid Range : $5000

Roofing
in Palm Beach Gardens

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to have the shingle roof replaced on their 1461 sq ft. home. Ready to secure a contractor.

Bid Range : $5000

Windows and Doors
in Port Saint Lucie

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to replace 8 windows in their home. Ready to secure contractor. Spoke with Thomas. Project details were confirmed. He is looking to begin his project as soon as possible.

Bid Range : $1000

Roofing
in Stafford

Short Desc : Roof over deck low pitch small leak in corner 12 x 12 need redone probably with rolled roofing

Bid Range : $2500

Remodeling and Room Additions
in Port Saint Lucie

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to have their 280 sq ft carport enclosed to form a bedroom and a bathroom. Will require plumbing work for the bathroom. Ready to secure a contractor.

Bid Range : $10000

Remodeling and Room Additions
in Richmond

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to add 140 sq ft onto their 1460 sq ft home. Project will be extending their 140 sq ft master bedroom into 280 sq ft. They will need help with the plans and permits.

Bid Range : $50000

Remodeling and Room Additions
in Leonardtown

Short Desc : Adding a second floor to include a master bedroom, master bath, and a guest room. Would like to add a backyard deck & wrap around porch. As well as remodel current bathrooms.

Bid Range : $200000

Remodeling and Room Additions
in Richmond

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to have an addition built on their 2,306 sq ft home. Will need help with plans and permits. Ready to secure a contractor.

Bid Range : $5000

Decks
in Sandston

Short Desc : A deck about 3/4 the length of the back of the house. A bench built into the deck as an option. A lattice looking ceiling/roof to minimize sunlight as an option.

Bid Range : $10000

Bathroom Remodeling
in Colonial Heights

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to have flooring laid in her 40 sq ft bathroom. Will need installation of bathtub, shower and sink.

Bid Range : $10000

Painting and Wallcovering
in Virginia Beach

Short Desc : We need a painter for a medical office.

Bid Range : $2500

Remodeling and Room Additions
in Colonial Beach

Short Desc : Customer needs to remodel their entire 820 sq ft home due to water damage. Project to include replacing an exterior wall, drywall, painting, flooring, and fixtures. May need minor electric. Spoke with Sean and project confirmed. Needs to remodel 820sq ft home due to water and fire damage. Need to prepare house to sell. Will include replacing an exterior wall, drywall, painting, flooring and fixtures. Would like to start ASAP and can be reached at anytime.

Bid Range : $25000

Windows and Doors
in Louisa

Short Desc : I am interested in possibly tinting the windows in the front room(s) of my Lake House, may add all windows depending on price.

Bid Range : $5000

Remodeling and Room Additions
in Leonardtown

Short Desc : Adding a second floor to include a master bedroom, master bath, and a guest room. Would like to add a backyard deck & wrap around porch. As well as remodel current bathrooms.

Bid Range : $200000

Windows and Doors
in Stafford VA 22556

Short Desc : I want to install two basic, glass, sliding doors for a patio deck and basement patio in my house. I will purchase doors and have them at the site. I need professional measurement to help chose the correct size door and to install them for me. Spoken to homeowner. Looking to start as soon as in contact with a contractor. Can be contacted any time on cellphone.

Bid Range : $2500

Windows and Doors
in Port Saint Lucie

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to install windows on two of their homes. One home is 1300 sq. ft and needs eight windows installed. The other is 1000 sq. ft. and needs 7 windows installed.

Bid Range : $500

Roofing
in Newport News

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to have the tar roof on their 1,500 sq ft home replaced. Ready to secure a contractor. I spoke to Tee, who is looking to start ASAP, and can be contacted in the mornings, 1500 tar roof replaced. There was patch work done 10 years ago fixing up some rotting place`s. That wasn`t done right. Would like the whole roof done.

Bid Range : $10000

Bathroom Remodeling
in Fredericksburg

Short Desc : To

Bid Range : $10000

Remodeling and Room Additions
in Petersburg

Short Desc : Remodeling kitchen. Need cabinets, counters, ceramic tile, paint, and install a new dishwasher. Currently no dishwasher.

Bid Range : $10000

Paving and Patios
in Glen Allen

Short Desc : We would like a 100 to 120 sq ft walkway/patio built between our deck and driveway made of mortorless paving stone if not too expensive Arleen would like to get her project started asap.

Bid Range : $2500

Remodeling and Room Additions
in Newport News

Short Desc : Homeowner needs to add onto their 2500 sq ft home. The addition will be a second story. They will need help with plans and permits.

Bid Range : $25000

Remodeling and Room Additions
in Mineral

Short Desc : Need to be put in touch with a contractor in the mineral area. Please call at the number provided and we can discuss the details. Thanks in advance.

Bid Range : $2500

Drywall and Plastering
in Midlothian

Short Desc : Patch job where the house is settling in family room. It has crack on side of wall and celling.some does drywall.

Bid Range : $500

Drywall and Plastering
in King George

Short Desc : 1500 sq ft garage w/ loft

Bid Range : $2500

Baby Room

Short Desc : 3 walls ne color and 1 accent wall in wide stripes.

Bid Range : $600

Painting and Wallcovering
in Aylett

Short Desc : Paint our living room, including the cathedral ceiling, as well as one wall in our kitchen.

Bid Range : $2500

Bathroom Remodeling
in Chester

Short Desc : 1970`s bathroom - needs updating - replacing ceramic tile, ceramic floor, replace counter top/sink and toilet - would like some designer help. Would like to see if possible closet beside bath can be incorporated into new bathroom (costs involved)

Bid Range : $5000
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