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What You Should Know About Home Inspections

Posted by Marian D Unger on March 29, 2018 in  Home Buyers
For many first-time buyers, buying a home can be a scary experience. They know they'll be maintaining or improving a home with little to no maintenance experience, so the solution is to buy a home in perfect condition. So they hire a home inspector to point out all the flaws. The problem is -- no perfect home exists. Air conditioners break, plumbing pipes leak, and roof tiles blow off in the wind. If you're buying a home, start with a reasonable expectation of what home inspectors can do. Their job is t... read more
So you’re finally in your new home, surrounded by piles of boxes, tired and glad that your relocation is about to end. To fully complete your moving adventure, however, you need to unpack your belongings and make your new place feel like home. But where do you even begin? First things first No matter how much you want to get it over with, there are three important things to do before you can actually start unpacking. Clean and prepare your new home. It’s easier to wipe down shelves, clean windows an... read more
If you’re in the market for a new home, you might think a pool sounds like a great idea. Pools are in high demand right now—so much so that pool contractors have waiting lists and there’s a shortage of maintenance items like chlorine. Is pool ownership all it’s cracked up to be? It can be, but you need to be prepared. What Are the Pros of Having a Pool? We’ll cover some of the perks of a home with a pool before getting into the downsides. It May Improve Your Quality of Life A pool can ... read more
The decision to purchase a condominium or house may seem like an obvious one at first glance, but there are some pros and cons in each category that you should consider before investing in a condo versus a single-family house. Budget, life stage and lifestyle are all factors that might sway your ultimate decision. Most often, condos are part of a larger residential complex of attached homes that include shared amenities like a fitness room or pool. Buying a condo means that you own a piece of a larger community t... read more
You’re ready to sell your home. You found the perfect real estate agent, and you’re more prepared than ever to get your property on the market. But first, you’ll probably need to sign a listing agreement. A listing agreement is a legally binding contract between the seller (you) and the real estate brokerage that helps you sell your home. It states that the seller is hiring the agent to handle their home sale and authorizes them to find a buyer. In exchange, the seller agrees to pay the agent a c... read more

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