Westword
Law Enforcement Continues to Compare Home Grows to Meth Houses
Westword
Hundreds of homes throughout the state is a small number compared to the 14,000-plus residential properties that have been sold in Denver County since 2015, according to statistics on Eckler's website — and that's just Denver. For home-buyer ...

Washington Post
Real estate vocabulary: Words you need to know before buying your ...
Washington Post
Buying a house involves its own language. Here's a guide to terms you may encounter.

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Moody: In Carroll, onus on owners to get homes checked for radon
Carroll County Times
I tend to be one of those folks who prefers to err on the side of caution. For example, I'm a retired firefighter so you will understand why the first thing I did for my adult daughters wherever and whenever they moved around the country, was to ...

Citrus County Chronicle
Local Briefs 1/21: Free tree disposal deadline; first-time homebuyer program; student poster contest
Citrus County Chronicle
The class is HUD approved and encompasses the entire home buying process including preparing credit and finances, shopping for a home, home inspection, fair housing, available loan products, loan pre-approval, and closing. There is no charge to attend ...

Citrus County Chronicle
Local Briefs for 01/21
Citrus County Chronicle
The class is HUD approved and encompasses the entire home buying process including preparing credit and finances, shopping for a home, home inspection, fair housing, available loan products, loan pre-approval, and closing. There is no charge to attend ...

Radon can sneak into home through cracks in basement
Leader-Telegram
If there are cracks in the basement and an open sump pit, these areas should be sealed. After that's done, a retest may be in order. For areas where levels test above 4, or in basements with no cracks or open sump pits, have a mitigation system ...

Increase your odds of getting good sale price
Palm Beach Post
Homeowners should never try to talk buyers out of a home inspection. But smart sellers will consider paying for their own inspection even before the property goes on the market. “The person you hire for a pre-sale inspection is unlikely to find all the ...

The Bellingham Herald
Too many homeowners planning to sell think their property is in terrific shape
The Bellingham Herald
MYERS: My wife and I have been thinking about listing our home for sale, but we have received conflicting advice from two real estate agents. One agent said that we should pay for a “pre-inspection” of our home before we list it, because a good report ...

Mic
How to buy a house or apartment: 10 foolproof steps to get your dream home on a budget
Mic
“Waiting to see if your offer was accepted then waiting for the home inspection to go through and then wondering if the mortgage will be approved.” And don't feel too stressed if you can't find your perfect home right away. Despite the hot market ...

London Free Press
A Closer Look: 'Silent killer' threat demands detectors
London Free Press
Have a licensed professional inspect all fuel-burning appliances annually. Boaters with watercraft that have sleeping quarters, generators and/or inboard gas engines should also have annual inspections and CO alarms. Replace carbon monoxide alarms ...

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Town Board discusses property reevaluations
hngnews.com
Oostdik said she was doing some research and she got a chance to talk to an assessor about property values. “He mentioned to me that the legislature has passed a new bill that will allow a homeowner to refute the idea of anyone coming to your home for ...

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Letter: Make gas leak checks mandatory
Evansville Courier & Press
Indiana does not require our home inspectors to check for a defect as important as a gas leak by using a simple $25-$100 gas leak detector device. If you asked 100 Indiana homebuyers if their home inspection included gas leak detection, I bet 99 ...

The Globe and Mail
How young home buyers can benefit from Ottawa's affordability
The Globe and Mail
Growing up in the west end of Toronto, he knew how expensive the real estate market was there, but says buying in Ottawa allowed him lots of opportunities that Toronto did not. "If this was Toronto, Alta Vista would still be part of the greater ...

Fairfield Daily Republic
Brothers bring impressive credentials in fulfllling dream of starting family business
Fairfield Daily Republic
If integrity and attention to detail are two hallmarks of a successful home inspection business, the Dingman brothers have the bases covered… and then some. Younger brother Tim holds a civil engineering degree from New Mexico State and spent the past ...

Press of Atlantic City
Experts find people are unaware of radon, the second leading cause ...
Press of Atlantic City
When Jacquelyn Nixon was diagnosed with lung cancer, it came with shock and confusion.

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Understand the home inspection process
The Mecklenburg Times
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Realtor.com News
How to Sell a House in 2018: 5 Tips to Get the Edge This Year
Realtor.com News
McMansions are out, smaller homes are in. "Buyers are trending toward homes that meet but do not exceed their space requirements," notes Cynthia Chase, a real estate agent with Weichert in Hamburg, NJ. Still, you should play up how spacious your place ...

Built In Chicago
Why this startup gives renters cash back for paying on time
Built In Chicago
“It's almost like you start fresh. You don't gain any equity while you're renting, and your history as a renter doesn't help you as a buyer.” Launching this week with a limited number of units on its marketplace, the two-person startup plans to expand ...

Redmond Reporter
December housing market update: Low inventory does not reduce demand | Real Estate Pulse
Redmond Reporter
For those looking to buy, Spencer recommends getting fully underwritten before making an offer or leveraging your buying power with cash. Another trend Spencer and her brokers are seeing is that many buyers are waiving contingencies such as the home ...

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Sandton Chronicle
Take me home please
Sandton Chronicle
Find him in cattery C3. The Sandton SPCA has a number of precious pets up for adoption this week and is urging community members to adopt a furry friend. Those looking to adopt an animal are advised that there is a fee required which covers the cost of ...

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