From MSN….

So you’re going to hire an architect to design your dream home — or perhaps simply to craft your dream kitchen.

Intimidated by the prospect? That’s understandable. “For most people, this is the single most expensive decision they’ll ever make,” Gerald Morosco, a Pittsburgh architect and author of “How to Work With an Architect,” says of hiring an architect and building a home. “As with any relationship, the most essential piece is the communication piece. With the absence of clear and honest communication, you get misunderstandings.”

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