by author | Dec 3, 2018 | Blog
There are over 5.5 million homes sold in the United States this year. If you’re in the market for a home an old or antique home may seem like a romantic idea. But before you take the plunge know that buying an old carries a lot of rewards but also a lot of...
by author | Dec 3, 2018 | Blog
Unless you’re selling a brand new home, no house is really perfect. No matter how fantastic we are at taking care of our home, normal wear and tear along with other issues will arise as time goes by. It’s often tempting to sweep this issues under the rug...
by author | Dec 3, 2018 | Blog
Let’s say you’re getting ready to close on a house. The inspection comes back and they have evidence of foundation problems. What are you going to do? If you’re like most buyers, you’ll back out of the deal. Or you’d at least rescind your...
by author | Dec 3, 2018 | Blog
Would you ever buy a used car without an inspection? Obviously not, right? Everyone knows that. Why then, are so many people willing to skip a home inspection? Realtors see as many as 60 percent of buyers skip home inspections. People don’t think inspections are...
by author | Dec 3, 2018 | Blog
The rule of thumb for home repair is that you’ll probably spend 1% a year on fixing problems with your home. If you put that money aside in advance, you’ll be prepared to fix anything that comes your way. However, if you just bought your home and are...