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  • Home walkthrough tips for new home buyers

    Home walkthrough tips for new home buyers

    Are you planning to buy a home? Congratulations, it’s an exciting time in anyone’s life and we’re sure you can’t wait to start looking at houses! Before you do, you might be wondering how you know when a house is “the one”.  Here are some important things to consider! Does the house have enough space?…

  • Open House Tips for Home Sellers

    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…

  • Common mistakes people make when buying a home

    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…

  • Why do Radon levels rise during the winter?

    Why do Radon levels rise during the winter?

    If you’ve tested your home for Radon at different times of the year, you probably noticed a spike in colder weather, but why is that?  Perhaps even more importantly, should this be a concern to you? Here are a few things that can contribute to a spike in your Radon levels during the winter: The…

  • Where does Radon come from?

    Where does Radon come from?

    You may have heard about Radon, but weren’t sure what it was or where it came from.  Maybe you heard about the health effects of Radon exposure and were concerned about Radon being in your home or business but weren’t sure how to find out. These questions are certainly understandable.  It feels like we weren’t…

  • Tips for getting your home ready for sale this spring!

    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…

  • Common problems found during a home inspection

    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…

  • When should you test for Radon?

    When should you test for Radon?

    You may have heard of Radon, but do you know what it is?  More importantly, do you know if you have a Radon issue in YOUR home? With awareness of Radon increasing, many homeowners are testing their homes to determine if they have a Radon issue and if installation of a Radon Mitigation System is…

  • Understanding Your Radon Test Results

    Understanding Your Radon Test Results

    The first step of determining if you have a Radon problem is to have testing performed, but what do those test results mean? Radon has quickly become a concern among homeowners, and with good reason, as this invisible gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationwide. But how is testing performed and what…

  • Could Your Home Be Making You Sick?

    Could Your Home Be Making You Sick?

    How clean is your air? If you’re like us, you probably spend a lot of time at home, and while you keep the house clean and tidy, often it’s what you can’t see that can be the biggest problems. This is particularly true of indoor air quality, so here, we would like to address some…