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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?
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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?
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Why do Radon levels rise during the winter?
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What should you do if you find Asbestos in your house?
Asbestos was an incredibly common component of many building materials, from roofing and siding to floor tile, pipe insulation, and even spackles and surface compounds! Because Asbestos was used in so many products, and for so many different purposes, it’s still very common to find building materials in homes today that still contain Asbestos. But…
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Could Asbestos be in your home?
A naturally occurring mineral that was hailed at the time for its unique properties, Asbestos was used in thousands of products, many of which may have been used in the construction or renovation of your home! Unfortunately, over time, we learned that Asbestos use had a high cost, resulting in serious health issues such as…
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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…
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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…