Contracts are complicated, and generally not very user friendly. So, bad templates are often the source of contracting woes. But a simple, easy to read, and reasonable template will go a long way ...

Finally, your home building contract should include contact information for the Attorney General’s office to protect consumers. This might look something like: IMPORTANT NOTICE.

We've been telling you about soaring home prices for months. Some home buyers may be opting to build their own home to get out of the bidding war cycle, but it may not be a more affordable option.

Brett M. Henson, a board certified construction attorney and partner at Shumaker, recently sat down with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune to discuss what people should know before they sign a contract ...