See U.S. interactive map Did you know that high levels of radon, a naturally occurring gas that we breathe every day, is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer? Did you know that it is easy to find out if the radon rate in your home is dangerous? Did you know that it is easy [...]
by Karen Goodman on January 27, 2009
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The fun part of buying a home is picking out the property. But before you can move your couch into the living room and pick out new paint colors, there are some steps that you need to take to prepare for closing day. Buyer Tasks: Accepted Contract until Closing When I work with buyers, I [...]
by Karen Goodman on January 12, 2009
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Buying a home can be an emotional, time-consuming, and complex process. Follow the tips below to make the process go as smoothly as possible. 1. Check your credit Before you apply for a home loan, regardless of your credit score, it’s a smart idea to obtain a copy of your credit report from the three [...]
by Karen Goodman on September 21, 2008
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Earlier this month, I wrote a post outlining the type of inspections that home buyers should consider before purchasing a home. Choosing your building inspector carefully is just as important as deciding to get the inspection. After assisting over 140 buyers in the last 6 years as they purchased a new home, I’ve seen great [...]
Most buyers understand that they should get a building inspection before they purchase a home, but getting a building inspection simply isn’t enough for most homes. Standard Inspections for Every Home Purchase: Building inspections The building inspection is the bare minimum that should be performed before every home purchase. Unless you are a professional rehabber, you need a [...]
A few days ago, I had about 5 inches of snow sitting on my roof. I recently had my roof inspected, so I wasn’t concerned that the melting snow would cause any leaks. Do you think this roof leaked during our recent snow??? I drive by this home every day…it’s a few blocks from my house. I [...]