Failure to take a penetrating look at your next stucco home can lead to buyer’s remorse, extensive home repair, and unexpected cost and frustration. Consider these tips before heading out to your next open house or viewing, to better understand how you can protect yourself from making an unfortunate uninformed decision. Let’s look specifically at… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Is the Air Conditioning Unit in your Home Effectively Cooling?
Now, there’s more to this question than simply checking to see if you can see your breath in August. Consider the question itself; we’re talking about effective cooling, but at the same time let’s consider efficient cooling as well. After all, an airstrike is an effective way to deal with a spider in the bathtub,… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Highlighting the Benefits an Inspector Brings to the Table
Millions of people today are looking to buy a home. Some of them are doing it for the first time, others are getting a second property to rent out, and some are just looking around at auctions. Whatever the case is there is one crucial element that no one should resist moving forward with; a… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
3 Major Reasons You Should Never Skip a Home Inspection
When it comes time to purchase your first home or perhaps a second home, you will be tempted to cut corners. Many people are and one of the primary corners cut is in regards to the inspection. This is never a good idea, and it can only prove to be vexing if something turns out… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Pre-Purchase Checklist: Look at These Key Areas before Signing Paperwork
Many things must be taken into consideration before you purchase a home. New home buyers are often taken advantage of because they simply don’t realize how potentially serious some issues may be. Today, I’m going to go over several key areas to look at before you sign any type of paperwork or make an offer… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Watch Out for These Water and Dampness Issues in Your Home
Water is the most damaging element where your home is concerned. Granted we don’t have the high amounts of rainfall here in Gilbert and Phoenix that other areas of the United States see, but that doesn’t mean water related problems aren’t often discovered in homes. I’m talking about issues involving structural problems, mold, and mildew. Homeowners… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Why You Don’t Always Need a Professional for Plumbing Problems
Every home comes with maintenance and the older the home, the more work it generally needs. Plumbing problems are among the most common maintenance concerns for homeowners. These can be as simple as a clogged toilet or a major emergency like water gushing from a broken pipe. If you’re like most people, you will have… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Problems to Look Out for When Buying a House that’s Not New
Homes have a finite lifespan, and individual components will start to deteriorate at different times. Upkeep is not a top priority for every homeowner, and sometimes it is a matter of affordability. Big problems have a way of stopping house deals in their tracks. If you are looking at major repairs, you will have to… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Planning to Sell Your Home? Look for These Potential Issues First
It can be tough to navigate the real estate market, especially if you are new to the idea of buying or selling a house. When you are planning to sell, your main goal will be to get the best price possible. This will depend on the home’s current condition. There may be a few problems… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Spotting Signs of Damage in the Home Before They Become Serious Problems
Your home is a long-term investment, so you should do your best to take care of it. Most homeowners understand the importance of basic maintenance, so I won’t get into that in this particular post. They will have their roofs and foundation inspected every few years, the gutters cleaned once a year and the basement… Continue Reading… Continue Reading