There are lots of hidden costs that go along with home ownership. First-time homebuyers might be surprised by these home maintenance costs they’ll encounter on their new property. The Price of Homeownership: Home Maintenance Costs First-time homeowners are used...
Part of home ownership is keeping up with minor repairs and maintenance. Unless you plan on hiring someone for all of those small jobs around the house, you’ll need a few tools to get them done yourself. Stock your toolbox with these basic tools every homeowner...
A pre-listing inspection is a professional home inspection conducted before a house is offered for sale. An inspection is one of the best tools for selling a home at a fair, competitive price. Consider the benefits of a pre-listing inspection to pave the way for a...
Everyone has rooms or closets that are cluttered and disorganized. In the bedroom, you might let clothes pile up on the floor. In the garage or attic, you may be storing items you’ve forgotten that you own. Clutter easily gets out of hand when you cannot find...
During the holiday season, criminals know that many people leave their homes for several days. With vacant houses and presents everywhere, December is a prime time for burglaries to occur. Because of this, it’s important to take some extra precautions to keep your...
Thermal imaging is a technique that some home inspectors have started including with inspections. Infrared imaging is used by home inspectors to detect areas with uncharacteristically low temperatures or those with abnormally high thermal energy. Critical errors in...
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