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Loading...It’s one of our biggest investments and some of us are doing it more than once during our life. Like many things in our life that have changed dramatically, so did our habitation practices. Most of us don’t stay in one house for the full duration of our lives as it used to be for […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...In a seller’s market, a prospective home buyer needs to be a little more cautious when negotiating a purchase; however, in today’s buyer’s market, incentives are an accepted part of the deal. It certainly never hurts to ask. It’s not uncommon for a seller to wait for three months or longer to sell their home, […]
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...When you are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars for a home, you need to make sure that what you are getting is well worth it. No home is absolutely perfect. You can always expect to have to spend something on your new home. The average is $6,000 within the first six months, according to […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Buyers of re-sale homes almost always have their homes inspected by a professional inspector. Buyers of new homes, however, often do not take this important step. There are several reasons for this: The buyer is getting a brand new home, and thinks that the inspection is an unnecessary added cost. The buyer feels that they […]
(1 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)Loading...The real estate purchase agreement is more than just a casual offer. The moment you and the seller sign it, it is a legally binding contract. Since you can put what you want in your offer, why not include some of the clauses that smart buyers use to protect themselves and save money? Some suggestions […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Purchasing a home is a euphoric event. Once escrow begins, the euphoria can change to frustration, particularly if you are not ready for the closing costs that quickly accumulate. Budget for Closing Costs – Home Inspection and Title Fees Closing costs simply refer to the fees associated with various things associated with the escrow process […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...When buying or selling a property, it always helps to have a basic understanding of real estate terms. In this on going series of articles, we take a look at definitions starting with “home inspection.” 1) Home Inspection – an inspection of the condition of a home. They are done item by item, from roof […]
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Is there any good reason to do your own home inspection? How about to get a better deal. Every flaw you can find is a negotiating point. You don’t have to learn building codes, and you probably should use a professional inspector in any case. The point of learning what to look for is to […]
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(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Should you do your own pre-purchase inspection? Yes and no. Yes, you should inspect a house before you write an offer on it. Then you should put an inspection contingency clause in the offer, and hire a professional inspector. Why do both? Doing your own inspection can help you get a better deal. Each cracked […]
(1 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5)Loading...Why should you do your own real estate inspection? To get a better deal. It isn’t necessary to learn building codes, and you probably should use a professional inspector in any case. The point of learning what to look for is to have negotiating points. Home Inspection Checklist With a good inspection checklist, you won’t […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Ask most coaches in professional sports what sets the best teams from the also ran’s and they will say sweating the details. The same is true for getting a fast offer on your property. Taking Little Steps to Make Your Property Sell Faster In many areas of the country, neighborhoods are built in collective groups. […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Many times I go to do a home to complete an inspection for a potential buyer, only to find the home not ready for an inspection. The home not being prepared then makes the buyer suspicious that there are areas that the inspector could not access causing them to back out of the deal. Completing […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Buying a home can be one of the best feelings in the world. Nothing beats that feeling of security and satisfaction when you open the door to a new home and are happy with your purchase. The question is, how can you best ensure that feeling is going to happen? There are a lot of […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...To avoid “buying a pig in a poke,” buyers have long demanded the closing on a home purchase be contingent upon a satisfactory inspection by a home inspection firm. In many parts of our country, we’re now experiencing a strong sellers’ real estate market and sellers often receive more than one purchase offer on the […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...For years you have been scrimping and saving, preparing for that day when you could purchase your first house. Now, that day has arrived. However, now that it is here, it becomes evident that the process of home buying can be a little overwhelming for a first time buyer. So, what to do? first of […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...As you should already know, a home inspection is a key part of the real estate process. Of course, your home inspection is only as good as your home inspector. Finding a Qualified Home Inspector If you are considering buying a property, you absolutely must get a home inspection. What most people don’t realize, however, […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...One way to be sure you can gain a better price for your house is to have a home inspection before you put it on the market. This profitable new trend in real estate is helping homeowners uncover any necessary repairs, so they can attend to them. This not only helps homes sell faster-because a […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Home schooling is a topic that continues to receive quite a bit of attention. The ability to control the educational environment in which a child learns is often of great benefit to parents looking to supplement the low-quality education found in their school district. In other situations, there are particular educational needs that can best […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...A UK energy inspector must take a series of lectures, workshops and hands-on training to pass the testing and earn the diploma as domestic energy assessor. For those who have not had any practical training as an energy inspector, one of the course packages offered by the NHER sets aside the classroom lecture method and […]