Posts Tagged ‘ home ’

How to get your house ready for winter

April 1, 2013
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You shouldn't forget some very important home improvement steps when the winter is around the corner. Here are some key recommendations how to protect your home and be untroubled for the whole winter.

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Fireplace Inspections

February 25, 2013
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With the price of oil going through the roof, more and more people are turning to wood burning systems to heat their homes. While cheaper than oil, it also poses a greater risk of fire. If you currently heat your home (completely or partially) with wood, most insurance companies will require your unit to...

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Buying Your First Home

December 9, 2012
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Knowledge is said to open doors. This is literally true when it comes to buying a home. To become a first-time homebuyer, you need to know where and how to begin the homebuying process.

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Buying a New Home – Tarion Warranty Facts

September 3, 2012
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TARION WARRANTY New Home Warranty It’s on the House Aubrey LeBlanc Toronto Star Saturday Dec. 16/95  “New In Homes Section”  Separating Fact from Fiction Separating fact from fiction is every new home buyer’s responsibility when it comes to clearly understanding their new home warranty. Fiction: Some consumers assume the Ontario New Home Warranty Program...

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Why You Need a Home Inspection

August 21, 2012
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Why You Need A Home Inspection by Roger Frost A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home, often in connection with the sale of that home. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections.   The inspector...

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Buying or Selling a Home in Orillia

August 8, 2012
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Buying or Selling a Home in Orillia.  There are a lot of emotions involved when buying or selling a home, but negotiating the price shouldn’t be.  Having a plan prior to negotiating is key to preventing stress during the turbulence involved in high-stakes negotiations.  Your Orillia Real Estate Agent can guide you and advise...

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Buying Older Home – Typical Problems

August 2, 2012
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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...

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Home Improvement Made Simple

August 1, 2012
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Interested in taking on a home improvement project? This article contains the best of the best tips to help make your job easier. Whether you plan to tackle a major project, or you're looking to change out a few small light fixtures, you'll find some helpful advice by reading the following tricks of the...

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Roofing CheckUp

July 20, 2012
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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.

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Moisture – The Un-seen Enemy In Your Home

July 11, 2012
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Moisture – The Un-seen Enemy In Your Home

Every week I receive calls from people asking for advice of information about wall movement, drywall cracks and humps in floors.

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RSS Home Inspection News

  • The House Detective: Buyer regrets not having home inspection - NewsOK.com
    The House Detective: Buyer regrets not having home inspectionNewsOK.comDEAR BARRY: We bought our house about two years ago, but we did not have a home inspection. Since then, we've found problems that were not disclosed by the sellers or their agent. The worst of these is an addition that was built without a permit. […]
  • Q & A with America's Real Estate Professor: Home inspection - Norwalk Reflector
    Q & 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 ... […]
  • HomeTeam Inspection Service Named 2013 Military Friendly Franchise® - PR Web (press release)
    HomeTeam Inspection Service Named 2013 Military Friendly Franchise®PR Web (press release)For more than 20 years, HomeTeam Inspection Service has brought exceptional quality, value and dependability to the home inspection industry. HomeTeam offers faster, more efficient home inspections by bringing a team of inspectors on site. “The team ...and more » […]
  • Is a pre purchase house inspection really worth it - Wanganui Chronicle
    Is 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 ... […]
  • Tips for Home Inspection - KTVZ
    Tips for Home InspectionKTVZCheck to make sure all water from downspouts, sump pump, condensation and basement entry drains is diverted away from the house. • Trim trees, roots, and bushes back from the foundation, roof, siding and chimney. • Paint weathered exterior wood and ... […]