subject: Tips For Purchasing a Brand New Home [print this page] If you decide to purchase a home that needs repairs, make sure you do your research. A lot of work goes into fixing up a home - not to mention a lot of money. Have a contractor to visit the home to give you a quote for the remodeling and construction costs. It is best to get different price quotes instead of just jumping into fixing on the home. You want to find a reasonable price and at the same time have someone to fix the home that does a great job. The best advice is to do your research in order to have a wonderful and exciting result.