In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Jon Grishpul, Co-CEO of Maxable, an industry-leading ADU design, build, and management platform guiding homeowners through their projects from start to finish. Jon is also Co-CEO of GreatBuildz, a free service that connects homeowners with rigorously pre-screened, reputable general contractors. They discuss the following:

• Why winter storms and extreme weather events consistently lead to spikes in contractor fraud
• What makes storm-damaged homeowners especially vulnerable compared to someone planning a renovation under normal circumstances
• What these fraud cases typically look like when a homeowner first realizes something has gone wrong
• The most common red flags that should immediately give homeowners pause when it comes to contractor bids
• How homeowners can slow the process down without risking more damage to their home
• How vague or incomplete estimates can turn into massive cost overruns once work begins
• The biggest mistakes homeowners make when it comes to deposits, payment schedules, and contracts after a storm
• What homeowners should always confirm before hiring a contractor, no matter how urgent the situation feels
• How AI is changing the way homeowners can evaluate contractor bids, especially when they do not have construction experience
• The single most important step homeowners should take before signing a repair agreement

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