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Category Archives: Home Safety
Is Having Buyers Waiving the Appraisal Contingency the New Norm in Real Estate?
On three occasions in the last two weeks, we have had our buyers get beat out of contention for getting an offer accepted due to other buyers waiving the appraisal contingency. What is waiving the appraisal contingency? Well, say a … Continue reading
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8 Ways to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
We come across identity theft on a daily basis and our clients have shared horror stories that they have experienced. So here is a quick reminder of 8 things that you can do to avoid becoming part of the identity … Continue reading
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20 Things to Look For In a Home Inspection
Some new homeowners complain about problems that arise after they have purchased a home. Most complain about sellers who fail to disclose defects or home inspectors who fail to find them. The system is far from perfect. However, there are … Continue reading
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Do you have enough Homeowner Insurance and the right kind?
With all the hurricanes, forest fires, even an earthquake on the East Coast, now is a good time to start paying a little more attention to the homeowner’s insurance coverage you carry on your property. Most people select their homeowner’s … Continue reading
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NEW LAW IN CA effective July 1, 2011 – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010
Effective July 1, 2011, all homes must be equipped with Carbon Monoxide Detectors. The first part of the new law requires that as of July 1, 2011, Transfer Disclosure Statements (TD forms) include a line item regarding the presence or absence of … Continue reading
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Want to sell your home in a down market? Here are some tips to help you capitalize on your sale
The home next door is in foreclosure. The neighbors down the street just put their house up for sale at a ridiculous discount. And “For Sale” signs litter lawns all over town. Welcome to the toughest selling conditions in years. … Continue reading
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HUD and US Panel change course on Chinese Drywall
For more than a year, two federal agencies have urged homeowners with Chinese drywall to replace all electrical wiring when fixing their homes. Recently, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development altered … Continue reading
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Tips to Clean Up After Your Pet(s)
Animal antics As much as we love our household pets, they can create cleaning headaches. Between muddy paws, fur on upholstered furniture, odors and occasional accidents, we could spend quite a bit of time cleaning up after our furry friends. … Continue reading
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2 Big Lenders Loosen the Grip on FICOs and FHA
Here’s some unexpected good news for anybody, especially first-timers who don’t have much down payment cash on hand: The door to an FHA-insured mortgage just opened a little wider. With no fanfare or public announcements, two of the largest FHA-approved … Continue reading
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Tips to keep your home healthly
It’s easy to overlook a small leak or slight draft. But these problems have the potential to get worse very quickly. To prevent a big problem from arising, energystar.gov recommends having a contractor perform annual check-ups—on the cooling system in … Continue reading
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