If no new holes are needed in the door or door jamb, replacing the locks on your new home is a fairly straightforward, DIY job. A properly locked door is your first line of defense against intruders. Of course, that defense is not very reliable if you’re not sure who has keys to those locks. There are […]
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay of uranium, which is found in nearly all soil types. It can travel upward, through the soil, into the air and into your home through cracks, gaps or the water supply. Radon isn’t picky about the homes it enters. It can be found […]
Real estate investors by their very nature are a bit creative. They are always looking for ways to create and add value, be it fixing up a run down house or adding coin laundry to increase their income from an apartment complex. One creative technique that many investors may not even be aware of, however, is the subdividing of land. Subdividing […]
Home Buyer Advantage Starts Now If you’ve been aching to buy a home but haven’t been able to seal the deal— we feel your pain. After all, pent-up demand left over from tight supply over the past two years, against the backdrop of mortgage rates remaining near three-year lows, combined with continued low inventory levels and fewer homes for sale […]
First impressions matter. When it comes to real estate listings, one of the primary elements for most buyers is a home’s description. But not all listing descriptions are created equal. When it comes to writing an effective listing description, the picture you’re painting with certain words can be worth thousands of dollars. So don’t hold back and if […]
FHA Appraisal Guidelines provide direction for FHA Appraisers When determining whether or not a property meets the criteria for an FHA loan, FHA Appraisers must adhere to the FHA Appraisal Guidelines. This document also serves to provide the FHA repair guidelines, which can help the seller of a home that is going to a buyer […]
Houses, no matter their age, will shift and settle over time resulting in cracks. Cracks may appear in either finishes or structural components. Though they usually have no structural significance, it’s worth some detective work to help homeowners understand the difference between different types of foundation cracks. Here are some visual guidelines: Shrinkage Cracks Concrete […]
When you find mold growing in your home, sound the alarm and get rid of it fast. Even a minor delay can allow what would otherwise be a minor problem, into a serious one that can result in extensive and costly repairs and remediation. On average, professional mold remediation costs $500 to $6,000 — but the price can […]
Homeowners have good reason to shudder when hearing, “You’ve got mold!” Mold can wreck your health and your finances: An extensive mold remediation can reach five figures. Here are 10 ways to prevent, control, and combat mold in your home. 1. Eliminate Clutter Cast a critical eye on household clutter, and pare down your stuff. […]
The U.S. homeownership rate has slowly fallen in recent years to currently its lowest level since 1965, but new research from the National Association of REALTORS® reveals that there are a number of affordable metro areas with above-average hiring and a large segment of current renters who earn enough income to qualify to buy a home […]
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