Why Skipping a Home Inspection Is a Gamble
After your offer to buy a home enters into a contract, the process of near-endless check-writing begins. There are many necessary costs, such as realtor and lawyer fees, and the total of these expenses may have you looking for ways to save money elsewhere. You may be tempted to skip the home inspection and its $200…
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Water Heater Leaking? Here’s What to Do!
Nothing is worse than finding a puddle of water around your water heater. It’s another mess to clean up, and the sinking feeling of pondering how much money you’ll have to put into fixing it can be nauseating. If your water heater suddenly has a puddle on the floor, it’s essential to know what the…
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Monthly Home Maintenance Essentials
When buying a home, you know the numbers — the down payment, mortgage rate, closing costs, fees, and so much more. But one of the things you might not consider is what comes after the sale is done, and that’s the money you should set aside for home repairs and maintenance. A good rule of…
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The Best Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
When you’re at home, it’s all about being comfortable and feeling at ease—which is why you try to make it a safe place for you and your loved ones. Stay savvy about your home’s safety with technology like smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors—devices that protect you, your family, and your home. What is Carbon…
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What to Expect During a Commercial Property Inspection
Purchasing commercial property is not only expensive; it also requires a great deal of consideration and research before a purchasing decision can be made. Investors, insurance lenders, portfolio lenders, and commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS) lenders routinely order property condition assessments (PCAs) to learn more about a property before entering a purchase agreement. It’s important to…
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What Is A Home Maintenance Inspection?
Anyone who’s been a homeowner can attest that there’s always something to fix around the house. That’s why it’s recommended to set aside 1%-4% of your home’s value (depending on how old it is) for yearly maintenance. Maintenance budgeting will help alleviate the pain every time you write a check to repair service. But natural…
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How To Control Window Condensation
Condensation can turn wood windows black and mess up window sills. It’s a widespread occurrence here in Colorado. The typical homeowner goes online to read numerous articles about how they must be doing something wrong with their humidity levels to experience so much condensation. In some cases, condensation forms freezes and melts all over the…
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How to Maintain Your Water Heater
What’s often overlooked is the home’s plumbing system. The condition of plumbing features, especially the shower, water heater, and sewer pipes, can dramatically affect a home’s value. The size and design of water piping running to and from the water heater are extremely important and can affect aspects like water pressure and water leaks. Our…
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7 Lies You Can’t Tell When Selling Your Home
If you’re getting ready to sell your home or have already put it on the market, it can be tempting to gloss over a few negatives. After all, does the buyer need to know about that ant problem you get in the summer months or your fight with your cranky neighbor? Well, yes, they do….
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5 Expensive Repairs a Home Inspection Can Uncover
Home repairs often come with a hefty price tag, so it’s essential to have a home inspection before you make the largest financial purchase of your life. Waiving a home inspection can quickly turn your dream home into a money pit. The problem is that not all the most expensive repairs are visible to the…
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