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How Real Estate Agents and Home Inspectors Work Together
As a homebuyer, the different roles and professionals involved in the real estate process can feel confusing. You may find yourself asking whether you need support from certain professionals, like real estate agents or home inspectors.
5 Maintenance Tips for New Homeowners
How do you take care of your new home? After all, a new home should be free from damage and wear. Yet, even a new home requires intention and a plan to keep it in top shape. For most people, a home is their biggest investment. Protect that investment by practicing good maintenance right from the start.
What Is Home Watch?
Home Watch service provides regular inspections of a property while the home is unoccupied by the owner. Checks typically take place weekly at alternating times to investigate the property and address any issues.
6 Outdoor Kitchen Maintenance and Care Tips
Maintenance isn’t only smart, it keeps your outdoor kitchen ready to use. Outdoor kitchens add design appeal to your home and make it attractive for buyers. This popular home feature increases the value of a home when well maintained.
The Price of Lumber is Crazy Right Now
Homebuilders, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts around the country have experienced the impact of the pandemic on lumber prices. Over the last year, lumber demand and supply have driven prices up, which drive up the costs to build or renovate a home.
Can A Home Seller Refuse to Make Repairs?
The current housing market benefits sellers. With low housing inventory and increased buyer demand, prices are soaring. Homes throughout the country are selling quickly with multiple offers. Yet, homebuyers still need to schedule a home inspection before they buy. Otherwise, you put yourself at financial risk.
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
Summer is here! Longer days, fun adventures and time outside. Summer is also a great time to take care of home maintenance tasks. After all, you want to enjoy your home during the summer months and avoid emergency repairs.
Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Florida Homeowners
In Florida, hurricane season is here. Stay on top of storm preparation to keep your home and family safe before the storm hits.
Do I Need a Mold Inspection?
Mold can create major issues for homeowners. While some mold issues hide, big mold problems are usually apparent. For these large-scale mold infestations remediation is necessary. In these cases, you probably don’t even need a mold inspection. Instead, begin the process to remove the mold immediately.
How the Current Lumber Shortage Impacts Home Buyers
Home prices are soaring around the country making it a challenging time for buyers. One factor impacting the increase in home prices is the high price of lumber. The price of lumber has increased by 30% over the last year due to increased demand and decreased supply.