NBC2 News
Cape Coral seawall quality remains large issue after Hurricane Irma damage
NBC2 News
Setback requirements are in place to try and prevent damage to property. The back of a home must be more than 20 feet from the wall; pools must be at least 10 feet. Regardless of the setbacks, home builder Wyman Stokes said just like a home inspection ...

The Mortgage Reports (blog)
How to buy a short sale home
The Mortgage Reports (blog)
You and your agent should also prepare a short sale addendum with certain contingencies. For example, you probably want your offer to be contingent on the results of a home inspection, the lenders' approval of the sale, the length of time you're ...

Montreal Gazette
West Island Living: For sellers, a home inspection can offer peace of mind
Montreal Gazette
According to realtor Gia Paccione, the most common reason an offer falls through is because the results of a home inspection were not as expected. That's why Paccione now recommends most clients have their home inspected before listing if for sale. A ...

Ask Eli: Is The Market Off to a Hot Start?
ARL now
Quality Of Lender: Have a pre-approval letter from a strong local lender who has review all relevant documents, not just somebody who checks credit score and asks for basic financial information. A strong lender letter gives the seller confidence you ...

Realtor.com News
5 Reasons Why Buying a House Is a Way Bigger Commitment Than Marriage
Realtor.com News
4. To 'divorce' your house, you have to get someone else to buy it first. If you get divorced, you divide assets and that's that. Putting aside, for a moment, the whole pesky issue of the children, your spouse's problems are no longer your problems. A ...

PhillyVoice.com
Tell us about your bad neighbors | PhillyVoice
PhillyVoice.com
It's a tale as old of time: Sometimes, you just end up having bad neighbors.

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Real Estate Q&A- February 11
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
If you find any of these issues, this is telling you that the drain field is not properly draining and needs attention before your kid's next birthday party. While looking over the seller's property disclosure or going through the home inspection ...

It's time to pack for the Kallbergs
The Columbus Dispatch
... have moved six times since I had that very thought. The other part of the chaos is the sale of our current home. We have a contract with a couple who had been renting a house across the street. Now there is to be an appraisal and a home inspection ...

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Barry Stone, Seller's disgruntled about home inspection
NewsOK.com
DEAR BARRY: As a homebuyer, I can understand the benefits of a home inspection. But for sellers, it's very different. In fact, there is something about the whole process that is frustrating and unfair. I just spent a month negotiating with the buyers ...

Topeka Capital Journal
Home inspection detects problems before purchase
Topeka Capital Journal
What sort of things should be on the inspection checklist? Hower: HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), roof, electrical, plumbing (and) foundation are fairly standard. Mold and radon inspections are becoming more common. Trembly: Any ...

Family's dream farmhouse overrun with bats; insurance company comes through
CTV News
Laughing is a rare luxury these days for Matthew Dewan and Katrina Arcand, as they snuggle on their couch with 3-year-old Billie, 2-year-old Bronson and 1-year-old Brantley. “I've cried more in the last 3 days than I have in my entire life,” says ...

Down East
HOW WE LIVE HERE
Down East
Attending the three-hour home inspection of any house you put under contract will save you approximately three million hours of figuring things out yourself. Maine home inspectors have encountered countless examples of Yankee engineering, and they can ...

Greenfield Daily Reporter
Selling you home? Here's 10 steps to make it just a little easier
Greenfield Daily Reporter
Use these 10 tips to get a home ready for buyers: Depersonalize. When a potential buyer walks into a home, they want to envision their belongings, not see all the family photos, books and decorations of the current owner. Check the attic and crawl ...

Thing to Do before Closing on a House
Mountain Home News (blog)
In other words, it should be free of any liens, judgements, assessments or unpaid taxes. You can have this information checked by hiring a title company. Firstly, an attorney will take a research on the property by obtaining a plat map. When the ...

Down East
I. HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF A MAINE HOME
Down East
Attending the three-hour home inspection of any house you put under contract will save you approximately three million hours of figuring things out yourself. Maine home inspectors have encountered countless examples of Yankee engineering, and they can ...

Miami's Community Newspapers
HOMESELLERS: 10 Things You Need to Know About Your Home Inspection
Miami's Community Newspapers
Homebuyers Want to Know Your Home Inside And Out – “According to industry experts, there are at least 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. Here are 10 you should know about if you're ...

Martha's Vineyard Times
Islanders in a bind turn to TRI
Martha's Vineyard Times
“It's a 12-page application and if you've got a lot going on or have health issues it can be daunting. We tell everybody when we give out an application, 'please come to us if you need help.'” After a thorough home inspection, repairs are ranked in ...

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A closer look at Hawaii home inspectors - Honolulu, Hawaii news ...
KITV Honolulu
The debate has started over whether Hawaii home inspectors, which are unregulated by the state, need to be licensed.

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Chicago Tribune
Here's how to negotiate when buying a home. (Spoiler alert: It's not like on HGTV.)
Chicago Tribune
Use the long process of negotiating to understand the other side's priorities and point of view and the negotiation should get easier as you come closer to agreement, he says. 5. Don't spill your budget and priorities to every agent you meet. Do ...

KTNV Las Vegas
Ask an Attorney: Help! My home inspector missed a big problem!
KTNV Las Vegas
Read these documents carefully — the contract should outline the inspector's liability. Some liability disclaimers are standard, such as limiting liability for any areas of the house that couldn't be seen or accessed. However, find a different ...