As a homebuyer, no one understands what you want in your new home more than you do. You know the issues with your current home. You also know the aspirations you hold in your heart. This is why when buying a home, your real estate agent only presents you with the best...
If you’re in the market to purchase a recently renovated home, ask to see receipts first. A lack of receipts for work done on a house can be a sign that a home has not been properly renovated and may require costly repairs in the future, TikTok-famous home...
Oregon is home to Portland. Portland’s slogan is “Keep Portland weird.” In Eugene, OR, they are not too far off, as in far-off galaxy weird. Or perhaps this is the new normal? The home is a single curved building with a bedroom and bathroom at 855...
We’re not immune to the increasing effects of global warming here in Florida. Rising sea levels are impacting our state in many areas- flood insurance, property insurance, mortgages, property values, beach health and more. When thinking about purchasing a home...
Dealing with hurricanes is part of life in Florida, but hurricanes or other storms with strong winds can cause catastrophic damage to life and property. Some areas of the state might be affected more often, but protecting your home and family from storm damage is...
For sellers trying to sell their homes and buyers looking to buy a house, reaching the right price for both parties is like a tug of war. Sellers will oversell their home and convince buyers that the home is in the best shape possible and worth a lot more. Buyers, on...
When I called to schedule my first home inspection, the inspector offered some add-ons that are not included in the basic home inspection. I opted to schedule the extra tests after doing a little research. The first is a test for Radon Gas, which is a radioactive gas....
I’ve decided to get a home inspection before making an offer on a house. But how do I find a home inspector? Sure, I can Google it, but how do I know if I’m making a good choice- someone with a good reputation and plenty of experience? After a bit of investigation,...
As a buyer, I want to know if it’s typical for sellers to get a home inspection, and what this means for me. Do I still need to pay for an inspection before I make an offer on a house? Tim Buell, a past president of the American Society of Home Inspectors, says that...
When researching home inspectors, I encountered the “Four (4) point inspection” (another topic not covered in any of my high school classes). This is not the same thing as a home inspection. So then what is a four point inspection? This type of inspection includes the...
I often think there are vital parts missing from the high school or college curriculum. I entered adulthood without the slightest idea of how to do some really important things- buy a car, interview for a job, file taxes- stuff like that. So naturally I had no...
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