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Home Inspection
Your Local Orillia Real Estate Agents
Your Local Orillia Real Estate Agents - Cashing in on the continuing increase of property values is one of the main benefits of owning your own home. Home owners who only have a small equity investment in their homes can increase their equity as property values rise. Just imagine if you owned a $150,000 house...
Buying Older Home – Typical Problems
Buying Older Home – Typical Problems. When buying an older home you are usually buying a home with built in character which has withstood the test of time and is still in habitable condition. There are some inherent problems that you might encounter when purchasing an older home. I have listed a few basic...
Building Basics–by Innisfil Real Estate Agents
When starting a buildings it is typical to start with a foundation which may be then followed with block or poured cement walls. Every block wall requires a footing that is built below the frost line to prevent heaving in the winter. The footing should be twice as deep as the thickness of the...
Baby Boomers–Investing In Real Estate
According to a CBC poll, " 53 percent of boomers polled said they do not feel confident they’ll be able to afford a comfortable retirement. That’s up from 44 percent who were concerned about retirement finances in March." Did you know, the longer you live, the more you’ll benefit from delaying the start of...
Roofing CheckUp
If you know that it has been fifteen or more years since the last time you had your roof repaired by a roofing consultant, then it's about time to get one out to your home or business and have them take a look.
Home Inspection News
- Q & A with America's Real Estate Professor: Home inspection - Norwalk ReflectorQ & A with America's Real Estate Professor: Home inspectionNorwalk ReflectorQ. I have a home inspection coming up for my first house. I know I should be there but I'm just wondering if it is really that necessary because I'm very busy with work. The house is in great shape and my real estate agent is planning to work with the ... […]
- Is a pre purchase house inspection really worth it - Wanganui ChronicleIs a pre purchase house inspection really worth itWanganui ChronicleThe cost of repairing houses like this can add substantially to the original cost of purchasing the house. In these cases, it would have been far cheaper for the potential buyer to invest in a house inspection first and potentially save tens of ... […]
- What to Expect From a FEMA Home Inspection - Patch.comWhat to Expect From a FEMA Home InspectionPatch.comA FEMA video about home inspection is available online: www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5027 . You must register for assistance before an inspector can schedule a visit. Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the storms may ...and more » […]
- 5 Questions to ask Before Hiring a Home Inspector - HONOLULUMagazine.comHONOLULUMagazine.com5 Questions to ask Before Hiring a Home InspectorHONOLULUMagazine.comIf you are buying a home, you will want to find a reputable home inspector to thoroughly check your home for any unseen or potential disasters. This is your opportunity to see what's on the “inside” of the house through the eyes of a professional ... […]
- Sound Off: How do I find a home inspector? - San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco ChronicleSound Off: How do I find a home inspector?San Francisco ChronicleWe ask our buyers to be present at their home inspection, because this is a great chance to really learn about what you are buying. Home inspectors point out areas of concern, and make suggestions about areas of ongoing maintenance. A home inspector ... […]