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How Often Should a Home Be Inspected?How Often Should a Home Be Inspected?How Often Should a Home Be Inspected? Most home buyers wouldn't dream of buying a home without first having it thoroughly inspected by qualified professionals. Many sellers today are ordering pre-sale inspection reports when they list their home for sale. But, don't be lulled into thinking that the only time you should have a home... |
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M is For MaintenanceM is For MaintenanceM is For Maintenance In the Steve Martin movie All of Me, the unspeakable M word is marriage. For many homeowners, it's maintenance. For some, the aversion can be so great they buy a new house, thinking that they're getting this M word out of their lives forever. Unfortunately, every house requires maintenance, even a brand new... |
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Methods and Contingencies: What Happens if Inspections Reveal Defects?Methods and Contingencies: What Happens if Inspections Reveal Defects?Methods and Contingencies: What Happens if Inspections Reveal Defects? Most home purchase contracts include an inspection contingency so the buyers can inspect the property. Home inspections often reveal defects that weren't apparent at the time the buyers agreed to buy the property. So, at some point during the course of most purchase. |
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Refinancing to Pull Cash Out of Your Home Could Undermine Your Equity PositionRefinancing to Pull Cash Out of Your Home Could Undermine Your Equity PositionRefinancing to Pull Cash Out of Your Home Could Undermine Your Equity Position Buying a first home is a financial stretch for most people. The first home usually costs you more than you anticipated for a home that offers you less than you'd hoped for. It's hard to imagine how you'll ever afford anything better. But most first-time buyers... |
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Should I Remodel or Move?Should I Remodel or Move?Should I Remodel or Move? At some point, most homeowners find that their home no longer suits their lifestyle needs. You may have purchased your home when there were just two in your family and now there are four. Or perhaps you're working at home more and need space for a home office. A question that often comes to mind is whether it's.. |
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What Are the Risks of Doing Work Without Permits?What Are the Risks of Doing Work Without Permits?What Are the Risks of Doing Work Without Permits? Most cities, by law, require homeowners within their jurisdictions to apply for building permits before making modifications to their homes. Precisely what projects require permits varies from one city to the next, as does the vigor of enforcement. Fees are charged when a building permit is... |
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What is the Best Home Maintenance Strategy?What is the Best Home Maintenance Strategy?What is the Best Home Maintenance Strategy? Homes that are maintained in top condition hold their value better than homes that are left to deteriorate. So, one of the first things you should do after you settle into your new home is to establish a home maintenance routine. Study the inspection reports you had done when you bought the home.... |
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What Should I Do If I Discover a Defect After Closing?What Should I Do If I Discover a Defect After Closing?What Should I Do If I Discover a Defect After Closing? It's no fun to move into your new house and find that something's wrong with it. Perhaps the oven doesn't work, or the roof leaks in the first heavy rain. What do you do? First ask yourself if the defect was something you actually knew about before closing. Memories can fade quickly... |
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