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Flush with facts - Toronto Sun
Flush with facts
Toronto Sun
Rob Parker, a registered home inspector with the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors and certified home inspector with the American Society of Home ...
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“Consumer Protection With Home Inspection” Law Impacts Homebuyers - Earthtimes
Earthtimes
“Consumer Protection With Home Inspection” Law Impacts Homebuyers
Earthtimes
“HUD counseling programs will help homebuyers seek the right qualifications in a professional home inspector. There are no universal qualifications within ...
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About the House: Words, phrases and smart-thinking at home - Sturgis Journal
About the House: Words, phrases and smart-thinking at home
Sturgis Journal
... using those sharp tools About the House. Rob Kinsey has been a licensed builder for 25 years and is a home inspector with more than 15 years of experience.
The door's always open
Pros and cons of buying the model home
When Karen and Aneil Mishra home-shopped in Okemos, Mich., in 2009, they restricted their search to new houses to minimize the effects of mold and dust on their family's allergies. But they didn't want to endure months of construction, which they had done for their last house in North Carolina.
When Karen and Aneil Mishra home-shopped in Okemos, Mich., in 2009, they restricted their search to new houses to minimize the effects of mold and dust on their family's allergies. But they didn't want to endure months of construction, which they had done for their last house in North Carolina.
Can landlord use prepaid rent to pay for tenants' damage?
Q: The rental market in my city is tight, and it's common for applicants to offer many months' prepaid rent as an incentive for landlords to rent to them. I accepted six months' rent from a couple who signed a year's lease, then left after a few months. The damage they left behind was more than the security deposit could cover. Can I use the balance of the prepaid rent to make up the difference?
Real Estate Matters: Inherited townhouse causes sibling divide
Q My sister and I inherited a town home when our father died last year. A Realtor has estimated the current value to be about $160,000, with no mortgage on the property. The will stated that we each get half of the property. The town home has been for sale on and off since April 2009. We've had three contracts on it, but all have fallen through because the buyers really did not have the money.
Tips to make a home ready for sale - Helium
Tips to make a home ready for sale
Helium
Hire a reputable home inspector to look over your home so you are aware of all the potential problems. Don't just gloss over the repairs, but truly fix what ...
Free home buying and selling advice in "How To" booksMidland Free Press
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“Consumer Protection With Home Inspection” Law Impacts Homebuyers - RealEstateRama (press release)
“Consumer Protection With Home Inspection” Law Impacts Homebuyers
RealEstateRama (press release)
... new law to be very valuable to buyers. “HUD counseling programs will help homebuyers seek the right qualifications in a professional home inspector. ...
Is your drywall dangerous? - Stock Markets Review
Is your drywall dangerous?
Stock Markets Review
If you are buying a new home, it is important you hire a qualified home inspector to check for any problems, not just the drywall. ...
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Rolling out the red truck for bar food - Sun-Sentinel
Sun-Sentinel
Rolling out the red truck for bar food
Sun-Sentinel
Troy Thomas, a culinary school grad who most recently worked as a home inspector and handyman, is selling burgers, ...
Granite Construction Inspections Announces Richard Overton of Cardiff by the ... - PR Web (press release)
Granite Construction Inspections Announces Richard Overton of Cardiff by the ...
PR Web (press release)
... and InterNachi, a home inspector organization focused on technical skills and business management with a wealth of online resources. ...
Home prices tick up 1.3% in May
It was the second straight monthly increase, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index of 20 U.S. cities, but experts warn it is not likely to last. Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco are among the gainers.
Home prices posted strong gains in May as a federal stimulus program boosted sales. But many experts predict the housing market to soften this year as the effects of government support wane.
Home prices posted strong gains in May as a federal stimulus program boosted sales. But many experts predict the housing market to soften this year as the effects of government support wane.
It isn't easy being green - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
It isn't easy being green
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
... don't hear much about it because it's basically unattainable unless you're very, very wealthy,” says Mike Jordan, a home inspector and green verifier. ...
Manufactured Home Foundation Certifications
If you are selling or buying a manufactured home, then most likely a foundation certification will be required. For all FHA and VA loans, an engineer's foundation certification is required that states that the home is placed on a permanent foundation that complies with the "HUD Permament Foundation Guide for Manufatured Homes", dated 1996 by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
We have partnered with the engineers at Foundation Certifications to provide a turn-key foundation certification service to you. You may place your order online by going to http://www.FoundationCerts.com/order.
