Post Closing Inspection?
You read correctly. One of Frederick’s top real estate agents just advised her clients to receive a home inspection after they closed on their home.
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You read correctly. One of Frederick’s top real estate agents just advised her clients to receive a home inspection after they closed on their home.
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According to the National Association of Realtors, the supply of available homes in the US is at its lowest point since NAR began collecting this data in 1982.
Rather than sticking your head in the sand and hoping for the best, take the bull by the horns and control the outcome by doing
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Tis The Season To Be SAFE 11 Holiday Decoration Safety Tips According to the NFPA, between 2013-2017, U.S. fire departments responded to an average 160 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. These fires caused an average of three deaths, 15 injuries, and $10 million in direct property damage annually. On average, one
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What Are All Those Inspector Gadgets? INFRARED CAMERA Our inspectors carry top-of-the-line FLIR infrared cameras. This technology allows them to view a thermal image, in a non-invasive manner, to gather additional information about an area of concern including: Identification of lacking or deficient insulation Identification of possible moisture intrusion Identification of overloaded or overheating electrical
Fill In The Gap Caulking The Wide Open Spaces Have you ever filled that wide gap in the exterior trim with the best caulk you could buy, and the next year it pulled away from one surface, leaving a large gap? Or you tried to fill a wider gap, and the caulk just fell in
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ICE DAMS AND INFRARED (THERMAL) IMAGING Ice dams are a nuisance and can cause expensive damage to soffit areas, roof sheathing, gutters, and the most outer portion of living area walls. These ice build-ups can be alleviated, but each house tends to have different reasons for the ice to accumulate in the first place. First,
Is Your Home Prepared For Winter Home Winterization Winterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter. It is usually performed in the fall before snow and excessive cold have arrived. Winterization protects against damage due to bursting water pipes, and from heat loss due to openings in the building
Why Do You Need to Be Concerned About Lead? Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from industrial sources and leaded aviation gasoline, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause
Will A FHA 203K Loan Cover A New Swimming Pool? As 203(k) renovation mortgages gain in popularity, many of you have recently asked me whether cosmetic repairs and upgrades are eligible. While there are limitations to the things you can do with a 203(k) renovation loan, they are small when you consider what your clients
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