Troubleshooting Your Real Estate Deal

Posted on: 6 July 2016

It isn't always necessary to rip out all of your carpet following a flood. If you have expensive carpeting you may want to recover it instead. Recovering has to be handled very carefully -- it's not just a matter of ensuring that your property is protected. When a flood recovery is handled incorrectly, it could lead to toxic mold and health issues. Step 1: Professional Water Extraction Even if you think your carpet is dry, it's most likely not.
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Posted on: 27 June 2016

For many homebuyers, purchasing a lakefront property is the ultimate dream. A home on a lake offers peaceful tranquility, sought-after views, and endless possibilities for outdoor recreation. Buying lakefront property also involves a few important practical details that shouldn't be overlooked. Here are four practical things to consider: Look Into Insurance Before You Buy One of the hidden costs of lakefront property is more expensive homeowner's insurance. In some states, you may be required to purchase flood or natural disaster insurance in addition to your standard homeowner's insurance.
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Posted on: 17 June 2016

If you're getting ready to sell your home, there are certain inspections that you may want to perform before you put the house on the market, such as a mold assessment. You see, you are responsible for disclosing potential problems with the house to the new owners. If you want to be able to do that properly, you have to know what's going on with your home. What you thought was just a smelly basement, might actually be an expensive and unhealthy mold issue.
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Posted on: 8 June 2016

If you are in the market for a new home, you may be interested in downsizing your life a bit and moving into a smaller home. Depending on your personal situation, a smaller home might actually be a better fit for your lifestyle. Here are four reasons a tiny home might be a better fit when it comes to your homebuying needs. 1. You are Always on the Go If you aren't home that much as it is, there is no reason to put all of your money into a big house you might not really be able to enjoy.
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