If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s easy to get wrapped up in all the excitement and forget about the nuts and bolts of the process. Hiring a certified home inspector can save you money and possibly help you get the best deal for your new home. Read on to learn why smart homebuyers […]
When buying a house, hiring an inspector can be the difference between a great buy and a total rip-off. But while failing to get a home inspector can be costly, hiring an incompetent one is worse. With so many unqualified people posing as real estate inspectors, it’s easy to be misadvised. This is especially true […]
The average home closing takes about 45 days. Although most mortgage loans are ready in 30 days, the house negotiation can tack on additional time. And if you want to get the most out of your negotiation, you need to rely on a home inspection. As a buyer, it may seem like the home seller holds […]
In 2017, 5.5 million existing homes got sold. “Existing” means the homes were already built when someone made an offer. That means there should have been about 5.5 million home inspections in 2017 as well. Unfortunately, not everyone bothers with a home inspection. They assume it’s an unnecessary formality that will only cost them extra money. […]
You hope everyone would tell about any challenges a home has, but sometimes people simply don’t know. This is why you need to ask specific home inspection questions. If you don’t ask these questions, you might miss important parts of your home inspection that will keep you out of trouble. Continue reading this article to […]
Buying a new home? Congrats! The process of purchasing a new home can be an exciting one but it’s also important to be careful and do your due diligence along the way in case it’s best for you to step away. In fact, Ohio sales decreased by about 5% since last year. This could be partially due […]
When you’re in the market for a new home, it’s easy to get swept away and fall in love with the houses you tour. You imagine your life there, how you’ll fill each room, and hosting BBQs on the back porch. Before you get too excited, remember that the house needs to be inspected first. […]
Three cities in Ohio rank as the best places to buy as a first time home buyer. In Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland first time home buyers only need $20,000 to $30,000 for a down payment. It can be tempting to jump in right away when you find the home of your dreams. But without a […]
Are you in the process of buying or selling a house to prepare for the next stage of life? Are you considering getting a home inspection to push the process further? If so, then you need to learn more about home inspection price, the process, and what it involves. Doing so can help you heighten […]
The home-buying process can be confusing. It seems like there’s always something else you need to schedule or pay for. When it comes to home inspections, you might wonder if they’re really necessary. The importance of home inspections outweighs the time and cost. It could save you a lot of trouble and more money in […]
A bad home inspection is among the top reasons for real estate sales to fall through in the U.S. Luckily, there are simple home maintenance tasks to keep your property in shape. I’m going to tell you how to maintain your home. So, you can avoid nasty surprises when you come to sell and unexpected disasters if […]
Let’s say you’re getting ready to close on a house. The inspection comes back and they have evidence of foundation problems. What are you going to do? If you’re like most buyers, you’ll back out of the deal. Or you’d at least rescind your offer and drop it lower. Now, what would happen if you’re […]
Recent reports have found that in spite of everything going on in the world right now, the real estate market in Northeast Ohio is still going strong. If you’re looking to buy a new home, there are plenty on the market to check out. Purchasing property is no small task. You narrow down your budget, […]
Are you in the market for a house that you can flip? Do you want to learn all that you can about how to make a profit out of restoring a house? It’s important to pay attention to the details during your search by hiring a home inspector. In fact, one of the first items […]