A Reuters special report says production builders in dozens of states are “hoarding” the rights to oil, gas, and other mineral resources in the ground under the new homes they sell — often without the knowledge of home buyers. More
Early in his career, Alon Toker of Mega Builders in Chatsworth, Calif., equated volume with success. He spent most of his time increasing the number of leads and training sales staff to close on sales. By the mid-1990s, the remodeler had 124 employees (including 18 salespeople), a phone room with 24 stations, a 3,600 square-foot building, and more than $8 million in revenue. More
Alon Toker of Mega Builders Construction and Remodeling has been there. Toker suggests asking the following questions to uncover a potential prima donna. More
Microwaves are the most neglected and overlooked appliance in the kitchen," says Alon Toker, president of Mega Builders in Van Nuys, Calif. He says his clients think it's fine to have a remodeled kitchen with a microwave on the counter. Alon Toker prefers to build small microwaves into a cabinet, leaving a niche above the unit for a television or for cookbooks. More
