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Daniel Island News
Renovating right: Local contractors share the do's and don'ts of home reno
Daniel Island News
Before beginning the project, no matter how new or old the house is, it is essential to have a home inspection completed, explained Lee Blackmon of Daniel Island-based Southeastern Custom Homes. Also important is hiring an engineer to further inspect ...

Minneapolis Star Tribune
Questions to ask your home inspector before hiring and my two ...
Minneapolis Star Tribune
We frequently get emailed the same series of questions from potential clients of ours. The exact same questions. We've answered them all here.

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RiverBender.com
Metro East Home and Garden Show draws huge crowd on Saturday and Sunday
RiverBender.com
Presenters included Farmer Joe on gardening, Maria Esser Cloos, a green home coach, Cheryl Fuhrman on home staging, Dan Mansmith on home inspection and the Edwardsville Fire Department on home and fire safety. “We were very, very pleased with our ...

12 first-time homebuyer mistakes
KEYT
Skipping the home inspection. In such a competitive market, it can be tempting to waive the home inspection. But inspections could keep you from expensive hidden damage that only an inspector would spot. [ + - ]. Mortgage_2440971257778329. iStock ...

The B-Town Blog (blog)
Please welcome new Advertiser 'Bob's Complete Home Inspection'
The B-Town Blog (blog)
As the spring real estate market heats up, some buyers are finding it hard to find a responsive home inspector who is available and will take the time to do a thorough and complete inspection. Enter Bob Scott of Bob's Complete Home Inspection, serving ...

Petoskey News-Review
Home inspections can give prospective buyers piece of mind
Petoskey News-Review
The first step to a home inspection is knowing when to seek one out, according to Matthew Lewis, co-owner of L&A Home Inspections based in Petoskey. Most buyers should start to seek an inspection as soon as their offer is accepted, as most offers are ...

The Good Men Project (blog)
5 Professionals You Need to Consult When Buying a Home
The Good Men Project (blog)
You should never buy a home until you have a home inspection done. Their report will show you what repairs to the home need to be done immediately and what repairs may need to be done over time. The inspector will look for problems in the home like ...

Chicago Tribune
Homewood residents differ on home rule - Daily Southtown
Chicago Tribune
Homewood residents line up on both sides of Home Rule referendum.

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NewsOK.com
Barry Stone: Should home inspectors disclose asbestos?
NewsOK.com
DEAR BARRY: We have an asbestos problem that involves our home inspector. Before we bought our home, we explained to our inspector that we planned to remodel the interior. Now the work has come to a screeching halt because our contractor discovered ...

Military Times
4 tips from veterans-turned-'Flip or Flop' stars for your next military ...
Military Times
Realty meets reality TV ... get some guidance from the Williams family.

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Martha's Vineyard Times
Real Estate Confidential: The Home Inspection - The Martha's ...
Martha's Vineyard Times
You'll want to be really clear about the soundness of a house you're about to buy. Weekly chit-chat about new listings, sales or other insider info on the Martha's Vineyard real estate market, by Fred Roven, Martha's Vineyard Buyer Agents. When the ...

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Mansion Global
Strategies for Successfully Negotiating for Your Dream Property
Mansion Global
That means cutting out things like potential repairs or asking for add-ons, which might be done in other markets, she said. But one thing to never skimp on is the home inspection. Especially when dealing with historic properties, buyers have to know ...

I paid my boyfriend's rent and bills to improve his credit score — then he bought a house without telling me
MarketWatch
I am a 47-year-old woman living in New Jersey. Currently, I own a duplex with a family member. My boyfriend and I had been looking at houses for about six months. We finally found one we both liked. After the home inspection, it seemed to be out of ...

News Chief
Dear Monty: Helpful actions homebuyers overlook
News Chief
The more apparent flashpoints, such as the home inspection, reading the contracts beforehand, and the importance of comparing agents are well publicized. Understanding the home evaluation process is another critical discussion. Sometimes, the big ...

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NewsOK.com
Barry Stone: Should home inspectors disclose asbestos?
NewsOK.com
DEAR BARRY: We have an asbestos problem that involves our home inspector. Before we bought our home, we explained to our inspector that we planned to remodel the interior. Now the work has come to a screeching halt because our contractor discovered ...

Redding Record Searchlight
How did new homeowners not know of explosives on property before sale? It's complicated
Redding Record Searchlight
Tammy Joseph said they did not get a home inspection because they dealt directly with the seller, who inherited the property from his late father, a former sheriff's deputy, she said. A home inspection is not required in California. “Even if you are ...

WJAC Johnstown
Homeowners and Realtors expressing importance of radon tests ...
WJAC Johnstown
CENTRE COUNTY – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be giving out free radon-testing kits to some homeowners in parts of Centre County.Those areas for free testing include Potter, Penn and Haines Township.Some people aren't aware of ...

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National Mortgage Professional Magazine
Metro-West Appraisal Announces Home Inspection Service
National Mortgage Professional Magazine
Metro-West Appraisal Company is continuing its commitment to quality, customer care and high-level training standards by partnering with AmeriSpec to now offer home inspection services. A quality real estate inspection by a professional is advantageous ...

Hartford Courant
Things To Know About Home Inspections
Hartford Courant
It isn't every day that you buy a home, so for many home buyers, it will come from recommendations from their real estate agent, friends, or family on who to use to complete their home inspection. The reputation and professionalism, thoroughness, and ...

Redding Record Searchlight
Officials destroy Happy Valley barn following discovery of explosives
Redding Record Searchlight
play. CLOSE. A Happy Valley barn was destroyed Monday after law enforcement officials discovered a stockpile of old and unstable explosives in it. Jim Schultz. Joseph said.said she and her husband, Steve, never went through the jam-packed barn after ...

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