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With December right around the corner, you can start thinking about how you plan to keep your home cozy. As the weather cools down, people tend to spend more time indoors. This is the best time to create a cozy and comfortable environment to sustain you through the holiday season and straight into the colder…
Now is the time to create a home safety plan to keep the holidays happy and carefree. The end of daylight saving time at the beginning of November brings an earlier nightfall. To keep your home bright and cheerful, use a sensor to switch outdoor lighting on and off. Add more lighting around trees, walkways…
While a house inspection is a necessary step in the home buying process, you can use this time to your advantage. An inspector will show you important details about your potential new home — knowledge that can save you headaches later. The water heater is one such element. Overall Condition Accompany the inspector on her…
In the long list of tasks to complete before closing the deal for a house, the examination is perhaps the most important. While all steps are necessary, the inspection of your home by a trained professional is a valuable source of information. Here is one sure way to get the most from a home inspection.…
As a seller, you are not obligated to have your home inspected before you put it on the market. It’s still a good idea to do so, though. Being transparent about the state of your house with potential buyers can go a long way toward building a trusting relationship with them. Transparency Most people who…
With uncertainty about when and if your property will sell, where you will live if it sells before you find a new house and whether you will get full asking price, the home selling process is stressful in and of itself. For most sellers, it becomes even more so when buyers’ inspectors begin to reveal…
The expense and inconvenience of tests are radon myths that keep people from having their homes tested. Thankfully, radon tests do not cost an arm and a leg. Not to mention that these tests take at most a week to conduct with most of it spent waiting. For about $15, you can buy a short-term…
Home inspection reports can serve as invaluable tools during the home buying negotiations process. It’s why an overwhelming 77% of potential buyers pay for inspections prior to closing the deal. Depending on the extent of an issue, a buyer may request — or a seller may offer — a credit on the home. This means…
A home inspection is a necessary part of the process of buying a new residence. It can benefit you in multiple ways and help you become a more informed buyer. Here is an important way you can make the most of a home inspection and how it helps you. Join the Inspector Some inspectors like…
While a home inspection is a necessary part of the home buying process, it can also tell you a lot about the structure you are considering living in. Inspectors are trained to see details and spot potential issues. For the best inspection, look deeper. Check for Cosmetic Fixes While some people use cosmetics to feel…
