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How well did your home weather winter?
The cold temperatures, snow and ice accumulation, and strong winds that accompany winter across much of the country can have a serious impact on our homes and properties. In addition to wear and tear, your property may suffer sudden damage such as missing or damaged shingles or siding, leaks or water intrusion, and pipe breaks. …
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Open House Tips for Home Sellers
When selling your home, an open house or buyer walkthrough is an outstanding opportunity for potential buyers to see your home. Not only are they able to see your entire house, both inside and out, but they can begin to picture themselves living there. Often, however, home sellers are unsure what they should do to…
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What Mold Testing is best?
When you’re concerned that there might be a mold problem in your home, there are a lot of questions and concerns that likely go through your head. Do I really have a mold problem? If I do, how bad is it? How do I find out? The fact of the matter is that mold issues…
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Is your attic over-insulated?
We realize that it may be strange to think that part of your house could be “too warm” in the winter, but it’s true! In fact, while it surprises many homeowners, one of the most common causes of property damage is actually over-insulated attics… And we can certainly understand where property owners are coming from. …
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Common mistakes people make when buying a home
Are you planning to buy a home? While this is an extremely exciting time in anyone’s life, the process is not without pitfalls and potential risks. Here are some tips to avoid making some common mistakes during the process that could cost you big. Don’t try to navigate the process alone The home buying process…
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What are the most common places to find mold?
We often get asked what the most common areas we find mold growth are and what can be done to prevent these issues from occurring. While it’s true that mold growth can be found in many different parts of your home, and for a variety of reasons, some causes are much more common than others.…
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How to prevent mold from coming back
Mold issues can occur for a variety of reasons, from water leaks to high humidity. All these mold problems have one thing in common however – that you want them to go away and not come back. That’s why it’s so important to address the underlying cause of a mold issue as part of a…
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Tips for getting your home ready for sale this spring!
You may be planning to get your home ready for sale this spring, and you wouldn’t be alone… Spring isn’t only the most popular time to list homes for sale, but homes listed in spring months also tend to sell faster! This is a huge potential benefit to homeowners that have been planning to sell…
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Common problems found during a home inspection
During a home purchase, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the process. That’s why experts like real estate agents, attorneys, and brokers are there to assist with what you do (and don’t) know about the process and your soon-to-be home. One expert that can sometimes be overlooked is the home inspector, who is integral to…
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Tips for keeping your house warm this winter
Those of us living in northern states are used to some cold winters. Sometimes there just doesn’t seem like there’s an escape from the bitter cold, snow, and ice that Mother Nature brings our way. It is possible though to keep the cold outside where it belongs and the inside of your home nice and…