If you are planning to sell your home, the decisions and preparations you make before you put it on the market will determine how long it will take to find a buyer and how much money you will receive. Here are some tips to guide you. Choose a Real Estate Agent Wisely Selecting the right… Read more »
It’s estimated that more than 13 million households rely on private wells for drinking water in the U.S. today. While city public water sources are generally tested and maintained, private well owners are mainly responsible for the safety of their drinking water. They’re also responsible for the well itself, and this can make property transfers… Read more »
There are many expenses that come with owning a home. If you’ve ever bought a house, you know well the costs of the down payment, closing costs, mortgage, and home insurance. Maybe you’ve even budgeted for remodeling and decorating. But one aspect of owning a home that a lot of people don’t budget for is… Read more »
A pellet stove can safely, efficiently, and inexpensively heat a home. If you are thinking about buying a house with a pellet stove, be sure to follow safety and maintenance procedures to maximize the benefits and keep your family safe. Benefits of a Pellet Stove A pellet stove is easy to use. It has an… Read more »
The month of January is reserved for Radon awareness. This dangerous radioactive gas is omitted from the underground and has no color or odor. If it sneaks its way into the home it can cause problems like lung cancer and even death. Exposure causes more than 20,000 deaths annually and is a leading cause of… Read more »
After purchasing a home with oil heat, many people neglect to ask the right questions, like: How often should it be serviced? Are there things I can do to keep it running properly? Of course, this is understandable: when buying a home, most people aren’t thinking about their oil tank; they’re thinking about color schemes,… Read more »
With new job creation and a more confident economy, the housing market has started to see an upswing. Sellers are getting ready to put their homes on the market as demand for home’s increases and millennial buyer’s scope out their new “forever home.†Things have turned around from the last decade with historically low home… Read more »
Swimming pools should always be happy places. Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies, drownings and near-drownings of young children. At InterNACHI, we want to prevent these tragedies. These are guidelines for pool barriers that can help prevent most submersion incidents involving young children. These guidelines are not intended as the… Read more »