(BPT) – Whether it’s a cabin up north, a villa down south or a quaint cottage near family, many people in the United States own a second home. You spend time at these vacation properties during some seasons, but for much of the year, they remain empty. That’s why it’s important to take precautions to…
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, over 600,000 homes experience termite infestation every year. If you think you are fighting this battle alone, there are still about 599,999 homes out there with the same ordeal. Aside from the negative impacts, it has on the structural integrity of your home, termite infestation costs homeowners billions…
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Most first time home buyers don’t realize that there’s still much to do when buying a house. Well, sometimes it’s easy to say “Oh I could just repaint the walls or maybe install new wallpapers” or “No worries I’ll buy a new AC anyway I think that’ll do. I don’t need a home inspection. I…
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Whether you are planning to buy or sell a home, one important decision is to have a mold inspection. Why? Because they are extremely sneaky. Imagine not seeing them while touring the home, next time you know there are black and gray patches on your walls as soon as you moved in. Impossible? Of course,…
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Whether you plan to sell your home soon or you simply want to make your property more modern and livable, there are many things you can do to increase the value of your house. The good news is you don’t need a massive budget to make a big impact. Here are five affordable things you…
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Air Quality Inspection – A home is where the heart is. It’s the place where our kids grow up, spend days with friends, and simply create great memories together. But, it can be disheartening to find out that the home you’ve always looked forward to for shelter and get some good night sleep is the…
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Say you’ve now settled in your wonderful home. Everything is done. All papers are submitted. You’ve had all the necessary home inspection services, from roof inspections to mold testing and now you’ve finally closed the deal. What’s next? Alright. You might be wondering what’s life to offer you now. Well, of course, you just moved…
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Whether you want to make the most of your home now, or you’re thinking of selling soon, smart upgrades can boost your enjoyment of your home and increase its resale value. Some upgrades improve the aesthetics of your house, while others help save on energy costs or improve the functionality of the home. Still others…
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Whether it’s a cabin up north, a villa down south or a quaint cottage near family, many people in the United States own vacation home. There are seasons you may spend more time at these vacation properties, but for many people, much of the year they remain empty. That’s why it’s important to take precautions…
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Better consider stretching your budget now for a good home inspection than suffer costly repairs down the road. You can’t wait to move in. You are now planning your color schemes, themes, decorations, furniture and everything else in your home because, why not? After all, you’ve already found your ideal home! But don’t you think…
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