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Buying Foreclosures Deal or no Deal?

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Buyers and would-be investors often look to foreclosure sales to find real estate bargains. But newcomers to this market could find some unpleasant surprises if they go in blind. To get the best deal when buying foreclosures, all homes should … Continue reading →

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The value of a home inspection for current homeowners

Posted on September 10, 2011 by
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Angie’s List: Home inspections not just for buying/selling WTHR 13

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

Most people take their car for regular maintenance but neglect to give their home the same care. Just like miles adding up on the car, the years can take a toll on your house. “One Angie’s List member decided after … Continue reading →

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More Foreclosures = More Closed Up Houses = Lots More Mold: What Banks and Realtors Don’t Want to Talk About

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

It’s sort of the STD of this recession’s real estate foreclosure game. Embarrassing, smelly, uncomfortable at best, potentially hazardous if left untreated, and very often a dealbreaker if you are one of the few that tell the truth. Which is … Continue reading →

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As Number Of Foreclosed Homes Grows, So Does Mold

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

July 13, 2011 from WKSU As huge numbers of foreclosed homes continue to work their way through the real estate pipeline, another problem is blossoming — mold. In most homes, as residents go in and out and the seasons change, … Continue reading →

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Bargain or bust? Buying a house as-is

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

By Marcie Geffner • Bankrate.com Many homes are sold “as-is” in this housing crisis. The as-is  strategy benefits sellers, but whether it means a good deal or a headache for  buyers is a more complicated question. Legally speaking, as-is encompasses … Continue reading →

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Protecting abandoned homes from mold, elements

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

By DWIGHT BARNETT Scripps Howard News Service With so many people now upside down on the value of their homes vs. the balance of the mortgage, they are simply walking away and leaving the homes in the care of the … Continue reading →

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Crawlspaces – To Vent or Not to Vent?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Vented crawlspaces have successfully been utilized for over 65 years. A relatively new option that homeowners have today is a non-vented, closed or sealed crawlspace which entails the sealing of your crawlspace by enclosing it with a vapor barrier and … Continue reading →

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Code enforcement not a home inspector’s job

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

A recent series of telephone conversations with a previous client concerning building codes developed into an interesting topic of discussion that home inspectors have talked about for years. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2015288438_homefix11.html?syndication=rss

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House-Hunting? Don’t Buy Until You Read This

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Don’t let the warmer weather and those heightened senses of sight, smell and feel that come with spring cloud your judgment. http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/05/18/house-hunting-dont-buy-read/#

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