Why you should get a home inspection

What to expect during a home inspection - News - Columbus Alive ... - Columbus Alive

Fri, 03/23/2018 - 3:41pm

What to expect during a home inspection - News - Columbus Alive ...
Columbus Alive
A home inspector is your protector, he helps you make sure a house isn't hiding anything before you commit for the long haul. A home inspector identifies any reasonably discoverable problems with the house (a leaky roof, faulty plumbing, etc.). Hiring ...

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Buying a House As Is: What Does That Really Mean? - Lansing State Journal

Fri, 03/23/2018 - 11:27am

Lansing State Journal

Buying a House As Is: What Does That Really Mean?
Lansing State Journal
Having a professional inspection before the purchase of any home is important, but it is critical with “as is” properties. True, this label makes it clear that the sellers aren't open to paying for repairs, but the inspection is an important step for ...

What to Expect From a Home Inspection - New York Times

Fri, 03/23/2018 - 4:50am

New York Times

What to Expect From a Home Inspection
New York Times
You've finally found what seems to be the perfect home. It's got all your must-haves and some of your nice-to-haves, too. It looks like it's in excellent condition, but merely looking like it's in good condition is not enough when it comes to such a ...

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What to expect during a home inspection - News - Record-Courier ... - Record-Courier

Fri, 03/23/2018 - 12:07am

What to expect during a home inspection - News - Record-Courier ...
Record-Courier
A home inspector is your protector, he helps you make sure a house isn't hiding anything before you commit for the long haul. A home inspector identifies any reasonably discoverable problems with the house (a leaky roof, faulty plumbing, etc.). Hiring ...

What to expect during a home inspection - The Columbus Dispatch

Fri, 03/23/2018 - 12:06am

What to expect during a home inspection
The Columbus Dispatch
A home inspector is your protector, he helps you make sure a house isn't hiding anything before you commit for the long haul. A home inspector identifies any reasonably discoverable problems with the house (a leaky roof, faulty plumbing, etc.). Hiring ...

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Pillar to Post inspection business opens in Leesburg | News ... - Loudoun Times-Mirror

Thu, 03/22/2018 - 4:22pm

Loudoun Times-Mirror

Pillar to Post inspection business opens in Leesburg | News ...
Loudoun Times-Mirror
When Imran Qillawala immigrated to the United States with his family from Pakistan more than 13 years ago, he had a couple hundred dollars to his name. Now, he is.

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Home inspection licensing: Final consultations are done - The Kingston Whig-Standard

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 6:12pm

The Kingston Whig-Standard

Home inspection licensing: Final consultations are done
The Kingston Whig-Standard
Meetings later that week included representatives from the ESA, RECO, CSA and one Consumers Group. The MGCS selected three individuals with extensive home inspection experience, Trevor Welby-Soloman, Pam Sayne and myself. The three of us have no direct ...

Austin's Brett Tutor joins relaunch of TLC's 'Trading Spaces' - MyStatesman.com

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 1:15pm

MyStatesman.com

Austin's Brett Tutor joins relaunch of TLC's 'Trading Spaces'
MyStatesman.com
“I'm just trying to have a career like everybody else and make a living and put my life forward,” he says. He says he's grateful to be doing the show and knows it won't last forever. “I'm never going to be too cocky,” he says. “Your family keeps you ...

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Renovating right: Local contractors share the do's and don'ts of home reno - Daniel Island News

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:11am

Daniel Island News

Renovating right: Local contractors share the do's and don'ts of home reno
Daniel Island News
“With the home inspection, have all of the systems checked and all of the structure and things like that checked before they start a project,” said Blackmon. “I say this because a lot of things are under the surface that you can't see and it's ...

Policy changes offer leeway on Statesville utility bills | News ... - Statesville Record & Landmark

Tue, 03/20/2018 - 2:43pm

Policy changes offer leeway on Statesville utility bills | News ...
Statesville Record & Landmark
New Statesville utility customers will pay less up front for electricity, and existing customers struggling to cover their bills will find it easier to delay payments and spread the burden.

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Questions to ask your home inspector before hiring and my two ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Tue, 03/20/2018 - 8:57am

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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Metro East Home and Garden Show draws huge crowd on Saturday and Sunday - RiverBender.com

Mon, 03/19/2018 - 4:26pm

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 ...

How to get free smoke detectors, power strips in Jersey City - NJ.com

Mon, 03/19/2018 - 2:49pm

NJ.com

How to get free smoke detectors, power strips in Jersey City
NJ.com
JERSEY CITY – The Jersey City Fire Department battled 101 serious fires in 2017, but over the next two years it hopes to significantly slash the number of calls for service it receives. A new fire prevention program rolled out this year will provide ...

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Dear Monty: Homebuyers overlook these helpful actions - Times Herald-Record

Sun, 03/18/2018 - 3:09am

Times Herald-Record

Dear Monty: Homebuyers overlook these helpful actions
Times Herald-Record
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 ...

Home Buying for Beginners What You Should Expect - RealtyBizNews

Sat, 03/17/2018 - 11:53am

RealtyBizNews

Home Buying for Beginners What You Should Expect
RealtyBizNews
You've finally reached the point where you get to shop around for homes.But wait, before you start submitting offers, one thing you might want to consider is conducting a home inspection. An inexpensive service that measures the overall quality of the ...

Listing your house doesn't have to be overwhelming: Ask Joe - Toronto Star

Sat, 03/17/2018 - 9:01am

Toronto Star

Listing your house doesn't have to be overwhelming: Ask Joe
Toronto Star
Similarly, it may be a good idea to have a pre-listing home inspection done to see if anything needs to be repaired or replaced. Registered real estate agents may be able to refer you to appraisers, home inspectors, and other professionals you might ...

12 first-time homebuyer mistakes - KEYT

Fri, 03/16/2018 - 2:47pm

12 first-time homebuyer mistakes
KEYT
... you can also miss out on opportunities if you're too slow or cautious. Once you get a feel for the market, don't hesitate to make an offer. [ + - ]. home house real estate piggy bank homebuyer for sale32133758. CNNMONEY/Allie Schmitz. 7. Overpaying ...

How to get a great real estate deal - Suffolk News-Herald

Thu, 03/15/2018 - 10:27pm

How to get a great real estate deal
Suffolk News-Herald
You need to have down payment funds in your bank account. You need to have anywhere from $1,500 to $2,000 in your checking account for your earnest money deposit, home inspection and appraisal. Depending on the property, there could be other ...

Please welcome new Advertiser 'Bob's Complete Home Inspection' - The B-Town Blog (blog)

Thu, 03/15/2018 - 2:20pm

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 ...

Home and Garden Show planned - The Edwardsville Intelligencer - The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Thu, 03/15/2018 - 1:54pm

Home and Garden Show planned - The Edwardsville Intelligencer
The Edwardsville Intelligencer
This year, the fifth for the show at MELHS, will be the biggest yet, said Lisa Masters, Past President of the Knight Stewards, the parent group planning the event. Masters is working on this year's show. The show takes place at Metro-East Lutheran High ...

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