Buying a Home? The Timing on Inspections Matters
I’ve talked about home inspections many times, but I don’t usually talk about the impact of timing. If you’re buying a home, it’s important to…
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Preparing Your Home for Inspections
When selling residential real estate, there’s no escaping all sorts of inspections—home inspections, pest and fungus, septic, well, soil, roof, and more. Streamlining this process…
Home Selling Myths – DeBunked Part I
Most of us don’t buy and sell homes very often, so when we hear a myth that sounds plausible, we believe it. Last week I…
Home Inspections – Getting Up Close and Personal
Last week I talked about pest and fungus reports. This week, I’m sharing information about home inspections—what they cover and why they’re important.To find a…
You Can’t Disclose Too Much. Really.
When you sell a house, you are legally obligated to disclose anything that would negatively affect the value of the property or a buyer’s interest…
Not-So-Simple Questions
Many people want simple answers to their simple questions, but sometimes that is not possible. In real estate, as in so many things in life,…
Intermittent Inspections
Like scheduling preventive maintenance on your car or going in for an annual physical for your health, it’s hard to get ourselves to spend money…
Why Getting Permits Up Front Saves Time, Money, and Headaches
If you plan to undertake major repairs or structural improvements to your home, you will undoubtedly need a permit to do so legally. Whether you…
Pest & Fungus Inspections – More Than Just Termites
After reading last week’s article, if you’re brave enough to buy in winter let me tell you about one of the most vitally important inspections…
Getting Through Escrow
With so little inventory available, the market is shifting to a seller’s market, even with rates at record lows. So, if you’re a buyer fortunate…