One of the main benefits of owning a property is that the home itself increases in value over time. That means, granted there is no ’08-style fallout in the housing market, homeowners are building wealth the longer they sit with their home. When it’s finally time to sell the home it can be for a […]
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In a seller’s market, you’ll have to be quick and effective when it comes to buying a house. Buying homes in a seller’s market can be stressful because there aren’t many homes for sale, so owners can list them for whatever they’d like. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to settle with an overpriced […]
When you are buying a home, the inspection process is a valuable tool. It alerts to conditions or issues and helps determine the correct value of the home. If you are the seller, an inspection will spotlight things that should be fixed to increase the overall property value of the home. Basement mold requires immediate […]
If there’s one piece of advice everyone will tell you while buying a home, it’s to get a home inspection. By all accounts, most people list. In fact, the US General Accountability Office says around 86% of home buyers request a home inspection. The problem is that not all inspections are equal. Some inspectors are […]
A chimney fire is the last thing you want after buying a new house. Let’s face it, not many people think about the chimney when they get a new place. Yet 27% of all heating fires in the home start with a dirty chimney. Start things off right by making sure your home’s chimney will […]
When it’s time to sell your house, chances are your roof isn’t one of the first things that come to mind. But while you may not give it much thought, a bad roof can be a major deal breaker to home buyers. That’s because house hunters know that roofs come at a premium. And if […]
Did you know that about half of millennials regret the choices they made when purchasing their homes? Of these, one in five singled out frustration from the damage they did not know existed as the reason for their disenchantment. With this in mind, a home inspection should be top of your list when buying a […]
In 2018, over 6 million homes changed ownership in the United States. If you’re looking to be on the purchasing end of these transactions this year, it’s evident you won’t be alone. Buying a home, especially for the first time, is an exciting time. From hunting for your ideal (or dream) property to the time […]
Ohio home inspectors will need an operating license after the Senate Bill 255 was signed into law in January 2019. One of the licensing requirements is 80 hours of online or class training. As a first-time buyer or looking for a new house, you need to make sure that all the conditions of the house […]
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According to recent reports, the Northeast Ohio real estate market is heating up and, at this time, favors sellers over buyers. Why? The number of buyers hasn’t gone down but the number of houses for sale is on the lower side. When your options are limited, an inspection becomes all the more important. Both buyers […]
Finally, you have saved up enough to buy a new house. Hurray! It feels great, doesn’t it? But before you enjoy the peace of owning your home, you need to do a few boring things first. One of them being a home inspection negotiation. If you are ready to make a deal but don’t really […]
There are a lot of myths about home inspections, and a lot of mistakes people make in the home buying process. One of the greatest mistakes of all is skipping a home inspection altogether. Maybe you think you’re experienced enough to spot problems on your own. Maybe you’re trying to save some money. Buying a house […]