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Four tips to selling an inherited property | Real Estate - TCPalm.com
TCPalm
One difficult topic real estate agents have to discuss is about selling an inherited home from a parent after they have passed away. While talking about it is hard, it is smart to be prepared.

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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)
... 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 carbon monoxide, mold, and ...

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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Newsday
What you need to know about the final walk-through
Newsday
While it's not mandatory, some buyers bring a home inspector to the walk-through if there were things identified in need of repair during the earlier home inspection. “If items came up in the engineer's report, make sure they're addressed,” Keenan says ...

Minneapolis Star Tribune
Attic inspections, sealed attic access panels
Minneapolis Star Tribune
We begin every home inspection with a tour of the interior. If the attic access panel appears to be sprayed shut, caulked shut, nailed shut, or similarly obstructed to make access difficult, we will ask for permission to open it. We'll call the listing ...

Kenosha News
First-time home buyers need to plan ahead in current tight market ...
Kenosha News
Mortgage rates are low. Consumer confidence in the residential real estate market is growing.

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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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Home inspectors learn benefits of drones, robots during annual conference
WSAW
(WSAW) -- Technology is making its way into many industries including home inspection. At a conference Friday in Stevens Point, professionals gathered to discuss new ways to incorporate things like drones into their inspections. The process of using ...

Realtor.com News
What Is Knob and Tube Wiring, and Is It Hiding in Your Home?
Realtor.com News
Should I avoid buying a home with knob and tube wiring? Not necessarily. But you do need to proceed with caution. Get a home inspection so you're clear on the extent of the wiring and its quality. Furthermore, know this: “Most home insurance companies ...

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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Martha's Vineyard Times
Real Estate Confidential: The Home Inspection
Martha's Vineyard Times
If they are not met, any deposit(s) you have made to date are refunded without question provided all dates in the contract are honored. These might include a mortgage contingency or a septic inspection if you are not on town sewers. Martha's Vineyard ...

Mansion Global
Strategies for Successfully Negotiating for Your Dream Property
Mansion Global
But one thing to never skimp on is the home inspection. Especially when dealing with historic properties, buyers have to know what they are getting into. “You don't want to buy a money pit,” she said. Ms. Cusumano said she always tries to write up the ...

MarketWatch
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 ...

Green Bay Press Gazette
Dear Monty: Eight helpful actions homebuyers overlook
Green Bay Press Gazette
Here are some important events that get missed during the home-buying process.
Dear Monty: Helpful actions homebuyers overlook - Business ...Kirksville Daily Express and Daily News

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Miami's Community Newspapers
12 Extra Costs to be Aware of Before Buying a Home
Miami's Community Newspapers
“The last thing you need are un-budgeted financial obligations coming up hours before you take possession of your new home.” Whether you're looking to buy your first home, or trading up to a larger one, there are many costs – on top of the purchase ...

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
Stephen Dean, a real estate attorney in Redding, said, "the legal test is whether the seller knew or should have known. So that is for a judge to decide." The Josephs bought the Happy Valley property in October from Gari Brian Merrifield for $35,000 ...

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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