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Buying a Home? What to Do if Problems Are Found During the Final Home Inspection

May 7, 2021 by Michael Addison

As a home buyer, you may go through a number of different steps to ensure that the property that you purchase is in great condition. For example, you may complete an initial walk-through or even several home tours before you make an offer. You may also order a property inspection and even negotiate for the seller to make some repairs on your behalf. A day or two before your closing date, you may set up a final home inspection to ensure that the home is still in the same condition as the initial walk-through. In most cases, there will be no problems with the final inspection. However, in the event that there is a problem with the final inspection, you will need to know how to handle it. Work … [Read more...]

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Home Buying Horror Stories: How Buying a Home Can Go Wrong – and How to Avoid These Mistakes

April 29, 2021 by Michael Addison

When you buy a home, you may have dreams of settling into a beautiful new space that meets your needs and that your family can feel comfortable in. While many will enjoy this vision of domestic tranquility after taking ownership of their dream home, others have had their dream turn into a veritable nightmare due to some simple mistakes or oversights on their part. By understanding these mistakes, you can avoid making them yourself. Paying Too Much For The Property One the surface, the main cost of buying a home relates to the sales price, and it is true that your monthly housing payment may be the primary related expense. However, other expenses such as homeowners insurance, property taxes, … [Read more...]

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Investing in a New Home? 3 Reasons You Can’t Skip the Pest Inspection

July 28, 2017 by Michael Addison

There are so many small details involved in the final purchase of a home that it can be easy to lose track of the things that need to be done. While you won't be able to forget about a home inspection, a pest inspection can be every bit as important before you sign on the dotted line. If you're wondering why you shouldn't forego this important step, consider the following information. The Final Offer Few people want to deal with problems, especially when it comes to their dream home. But the entire purpose of a pest inspection is to ensure you know about these problems before you sign on the dotted line. If pest issues are discovered, you'll still have some decisions to make as to how you … [Read more...]

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Find Something Wrong During a Home Inspection? How to Discuss Repairs or Defects with a Seller

November 4, 2015 by Michael Addison

When it comes to selling a home, it is a common belief that once the offer is accepted, there is nothing else to be negotiated. However, issues and obstacles that can arise during the home inspection can be a cause for discussion with the seller. Whether you're currently searching for houses or your offer has already been accepted and you're preparing for the next step, here are some tips in the event that the home inspection isn't up to par. Be Cautious About What You Say Without a doubt, anything that you discuss with the real estate agent regarding the property you're looking at is going to be addressed with the seller. Instead of telling the agent everything is fine and dandy, maintain a … [Read more...]

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