Mold in Houses – Practical Guide For Home Buyers and Sellers
Mold in houses has received increased attention in recent years. When you look at the damage caused to both the physical health of humans and property this concern becomes clear.…
Don’t Forget The Septic Inspection When Buying a House
If you are buying a house that has a septic system it is essential that you get that system inspected. Septic systems are just that “systems” and with any type…
Why Buyers Should Get Sewer Inspections
Sewer lines are an afterthought for most homeowners until there is a problem. Sewer lines can back up when you least expect it causing nasty flooding and serious damage. If…
Everything You Need to Know About Radon
Credit: JCHaywire under license CC BY 2.0 Radon is an important topic for both home buyers and sellers to understand. While there are differing opinions as to the effects of…
Be Smart, Be Ready and Ace Your Appraisal
The Home Appraisal process is something both home buyers and home sellers need to understand. In the Steps to Selling a House, the appraisal will determine how much your home…
Does Your Home Have a Firewall?
Last Wednesday on November 15th this home in Rapid City, South Dakota sustained minimal fire damage. The damage could have been much worse and completely destroyed the entire home were…
Sump What? What You Need to Know About Sump Pumps
We’ve had record amounts of rainfall this past summer. Colorado is known for its sunshine, 2nd behind in Florida with nearly 300 days of sunshine a year. However, this past…
Are Home Warranties a Good Idea?
We have all heard the stories, someone we know buys a house and has problems right after they move in. Big problems like the water heater bursts, the furnace stops…
Your Inspection Rights and Approximate Costs
Finding that perfect home can be quite the task, but getting under contract begins a whole other process. Now that you and the sellers have agreed on a price, you…
Negotiating After the Home Inspection
As real estate agents, we'd like every home we show our home buyers to be in perfect condition. Unfortunately, even homes that appear to be in pristine condition can have…
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