RichmondBizSense
Accelerated sale lands $1.3M for auctioneer's home
RichmondBizSense
“One of the proactive things that we do with this (process) is we do a home inspection so we can disclose all items that need to be repaired,” Motley said. “The purchaser knew that going into the contract, so we didn't have to make any of those repairs ...

Noozhawk
Part 3: Home-Buying Tips From Coastal Housing Partnership
Noozhawk
Home inspection contingency. It is at the buyer's option to order a home inspection, but it is an important aspect of your transaction. A home inspector evaluates the structural, mechanical, electrical condition of the property you are purchasing. This ...

Zing! Blog by Quicken Loans (blog)
What to Expect After Accepting an Offer on Your Home
Zing! Blog by Quicken Loans (blog)
When you're selling your home, accepting an offer can feel like you've completed a major milestone – you're ready to take the next steps toward closing. Here are some different components and contingencies of an offer you can expect to see, as well as ...

USA TODAY
More Hudson Valley homebuyers making all-cash offers
USA TODAY
Their goal is to gut-renovate existing homes or to tear down and build anew, and as a result, they forgo the home inspection and appraisal, making their cash offer even stronger. One of such examples is found on Fox Meadow Road in Scarsdale. In 2016 ...

RisMedia.com (press release)
Home Inspections a Crucial Piece of the Real Estate Puzzle
RisMedia.com (press release)
It's money well spent and it's about being a smart buyer or seller,” says Larry Wallenstein, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Consultants Realty 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Wallenstein knows the true value and importance of a home inspection and the ...

WRIC
Things to consider when buying a home - WRIC.com
WRIC
A simple home energy audit can help detect leaks, mold or any moisture before closing on your new home.

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Noozhawk
Part 2: 30 Home-Buying Tips From Coastal Housing Partnership
Noozhawk
Coastal Housing Partnership, a nonprofit organization, works with a network of service partners (real estate agents, lenders, home inspection firms, residential developers) who offer savings on the cost of their services for employees of member companies.

Home or car damaged in Irma? Here's what your insurance will ...
Miami Herald
Now that Hurricane Irma has passed, insurance claims will begin to flood in from residents whose homes and cars were damaged by the storm's winds. While no ...

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eParisExtra.com (blog)
Perfect family home in Reno with shop
eParisExtra.com (blog)
Looking for the perfect family home with small acreage and only minutes from town? This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, with a large living area that has a gas log fireplace, formal dining, and breakfast room. Each room has walk-in ...

Haisler: Revisiting home inspections
Northwest Herald
All real estate agent's representing the buyer should consult with their client about getting the property inspected. The common contract used in Northern Illinois clearly calls out a specific attorney approval and home inspection period to allow for ...

Security Sales & Integration
IoT Research: Consumers Will Switch Insurance Providers to Obtain Smart Home Products
Security Sales & Integration
Insurance providers can attract new customers and develop new revenues with new smart product offerings, as well as offer home inspection and maintenance services that could generate new revenue while reducing claims. The study measures consumer ...

PEOPLE.com
Trading Spaces Has a New Carpenter and He's . . . Well, You Should Probably Take a Look at This
PEOPLE.com
Meet Brett. He's a carpenter, and he's about to be on your TV screen every week, building things and sweating probably. TLC announced the cast for it's long-awaited reboot of Trading Spaces (coming spring 2018) on Wednesday, and alongside almost all of ...

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Real Estate Advice:
Wicked Local Needham
Instead, they should make a “satisfactory fireplace inspection” a contingency of their offer, just as they do with a home inspection, and then go out and hire a professional chimney sweep or other person to perform the inspection. Relying on a home ...

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Homebuying basics: What are appraisal contingencies?
Bankrate.com
... the offer that provides an “out” if a need to withdraw the offer arises. In general, contingencies include factors such as a home inspection and an appraisal value. An appraisal contingency requires that the home's appraisal meet the expectations ...

David Kim: Coastal Housing Partnership Home Buying Fair Sept. 19
Noozhawk
The Coastal Housing Partnership also has negotiated with a number of real estate professionals, including real estate agents, lenders, home inspection firms and residential developers to reduce the cost of their services — and help you save on closing ...

The Augusta Chronicle
Hurricane evacuee gives birth in Augusta
The Augusta Chronicle
They have no idea yet what happened to the house they are under contract to buy but at least they had the foresight to put off the home inspection for it last week. At the very least the area where they are currently living has power again, Yanik said ...

The Mercury News
Storm damage? Get some basic info together and apply now for FEMA assistance
Miami Herald
Within 10 days of submitting your application, you should expect a call from FEMA to schedule an appointment for a home inspection. With all the damage in Florida, this could take some time. If the inspector finds that you qualify for a FEMA grant, a ...
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MPNnow.com
John Ninfo: A recipe for buying your first home - MPNnow
MPNnow.com
I just returned from a relaxing beach vacation, Yes, another vacation, but, as always, it was paid for. If you plan and save, vacations can be in your retirement ...

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Bluffton Today
Home inspector brings technology to job
Bluffton Today
“We've been … making sure Realtors, buyers and sellers see the value in having not only a post-sale inspection done, but a pre-sell inspection done as well,” said Karam Tascoe, who recently opened a Pillar to Post home inspection franchise with his ...

Chicago Tribune
Don't let your home's infrastructure crumble
Chicago Tribune
Pat Knight, training, licensing and inspection support manager of WIN Home Inspection, a national home inspection franchise, said to keep an eye on the roof as the seasons change, making sure the surface is free from debris and there is no damage.