Duluth News Tribune
From a different era: Northland family's water heater is dependability incarnate
Duluth News Tribune
Simple research on the internet revealed the average age of a tank-style water heater to be 10 to 20 years (according to the Florida-based McGarry and Madsen Home Inspection blog). "I've never had a hot water heater last more than seven years," Steve ...

$50 discount when you schedule your radon test with you home inspection from Idea Inspection! 315-730-6378
Auburn Citizen
Whether buying or selling a home, having a home inspection company you can trust to look out for your investment is key. With areas of expertise ranging from General Home Inspection to Roofing and Waterproofing, Ideal Inspection is the premier home ...

The Weekly Post
Being Prepared for Negotiations After the Home Inspection
The Weekly Post
A potential buyer has submitted an offer and you've accepted. However, the contingency is still looming; the home inspection. Usually, this is the time during a real estate transaction for negotiations. When the buyer finds out repairs are needed, they ...
Tips to resurrect a failed real estate negotiationGreen Bay Press Gazette

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The Garden City Telegram
Dear Monty: 6 tips to resurrect a failed negotiation
The Garden City Telegram
Reader Question: A buyer has an accepted offer on a home, and a home inspection has revealed several items that are defects. The buyer's attorney delivered a letter to the seller's attorney stating that all work discovered in the inspection has to be ...

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Tehachapi News
Fall Home and Garden: S & S Inspections LLC offers home inspections
Tehachapi News
We are committed to delivering accurate, complete and easy to follow home inspection reports within 24 hours of completing the inspection. S & S Home Inspections LLC is totally licensed and insured and follows the ASHI Standard of Practice. I am very ...

Canada: Status Certificate - Resale Condos' Equivalent To Home Inspection
Mondaq News Alerts (registration)
Prudent home buyers do not skip the home inspection. Behind walls, carpets and ceilings, any number of unseen problems may lurk - from faulty electrical to foundation flaws. In a resale condo scenario, home inspections are rare, but there is an ...

Q&A: "Should I test for radon if the home already has a radon ...
Minneapolis Star Tribune
When a home already has an active radon mitigation system, is it even worth testing for radon? That's a great question.

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Noozhawk
Part 3: Home-Buying Tips From Coastal Housing Partnership
Noozhawk
Home inspection contingency. It is at the buyer's option to order a home inspection, but it is an important aspect of your transaction. A home inspector evaluates the structural, mechanical, electrical condition of the property you are purchasing. This ...

Zing! Blog by Quicken Loans (blog)
What to Expect After Accepting an Offer on Your Home
Zing! Blog by Quicken Loans (blog)
When you're selling your home, accepting an offer can feel like you've completed a major milestone – you're ready to take the next steps toward closing. Here are some different components and contingencies of an offer you can expect to see, as well as ...

USA TODAY
More Hudson Valley homebuyers making all-cash offers
USA TODAY
Their goal is to gut-renovate existing homes or to tear down and build anew, and as a result, they forgo the home inspection and appraisal, making their cash offer even stronger. One of such examples is found on Fox Meadow Road in Scarsdale. In 2016 ...

RisMedia.com (press release)
Home Inspections a Crucial Piece of the Real Estate Puzzle
RisMedia.com (press release)
It's money well spent and it's about being a smart buyer or seller,” says Larry Wallenstein, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Consultants Realty 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Wallenstein knows the true value and importance of a home inspection and the ...

WRIC
Things to consider when buying a home - WRIC.com
WRIC
A simple home energy audit can help detect leaks, mold or any moisture before closing on your new home.

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Noozhawk
Part 2: 30 Home-Buying Tips From Coastal Housing Partnership
Noozhawk
Coastal Housing Partnership, a nonprofit organization, works with a network of service partners (real estate agents, lenders, home inspection firms, residential developers) who offer savings on the cost of their services for employees of member companies.

Miami Herald
Home or car damaged in Irma? Here's what your insurance will cover
Miami Herald
Jason Wolf, partner at Koch Parafinczuk Wolf Susen, suggests gathering up as many documents as you can: home inspection reports, any receipts for any repair work you've done (especially major repairs, roof work, etc.) and call your insurance company.

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eParisExtra.com (blog)
Perfect family home in Reno with shop
eParisExtra.com (blog)
Looking for the perfect family home with small acreage and only minutes from town? This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, with a large living area that has a gas log fireplace, formal dining, and breakfast room. Each room has walk-in ...

Haisler: Revisiting home inspections
Northwest Herald
All real estate agent's representing the buyer should consult with their client about getting the property inspected. The common contract used in Northern Illinois clearly calls out a specific attorney approval and home inspection period to allow for ...

Security Sales & Integration
IoT Research: Consumers Will Switch Insurance Providers to Obtain Smart Home Products
Security Sales & Integration
Insurance providers can attract new customers and develop new revenues with new smart product offerings, as well as offer home inspection and maintenance services that could generate new revenue while reducing claims. The study measures consumer ...

PEOPLE.com
Trading Spaces Has a New Carpenter and He's . . . Well, You Should Probably Take a Look at This
PEOPLE.com
Meet Brett. He's a carpenter, and he's about to be on your TV screen every week, building things and sweating probably. TLC announced the cast for it's long-awaited reboot of Trading Spaces (coming spring 2018) on Wednesday, and alongside almost all of ...

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Real Estate Advice: - Entertainment & Life - Needham Times ...
Wicked Local Needham
Q: I have been looking to buy a condominium in Boston. One unit that I like a lot has a beautiful marble fireplace in the living room. When I asked if it was a ...

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Homebuying basics: What are appraisal contingencies?
Bankrate.com
... the offer that provides an “out” if a need to withdraw the offer arises. In general, contingencies include factors such as a home inspection and an appraisal value. An appraisal contingency requires that the home's appraisal meet the expectations ...