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Wednesday's bond market has opened in positive territory following favorable results from today's CPI release. The stock markets are showing another round of early losses with the Dow down 150 points and the Nasdaq down 40 points. The bond market...
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By Dan Eskelson The number one, most asked question that I receive about water features is "How do I build a waterfall?" The first advice I give is to visit natural waterfalls or at least look at photos. Don't try to memorize just how they...
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You'll see an interest rate and an Annual Percentage Rate (A.P.R.) for each mortgage loan you see advertised. The easy answer to "why" is that federal law requires the lender to tell you both. The A.P.R. is a tool for comparing different...
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 You can find great local Pearland, Texas real estate information on Localism.com STACEY CURTIS is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business. |
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BEAUTIFUL LARGE HOUSE IN RODEO PALMS, TOTALLY RE-DONE ON INSIDE. FRESH PAINT , JUST INSTALLED CARPET, JUST RETILED WITH 16 INCH TILES IN ALL WET AREAS. VANITYS JUST REPLACED. THIS HOUSE IS KEPT IN GREAT SHAPE AND THE OWNER WANTED TO UPGRADE FOR THE SALE. THIS IS A DEAL. THIS IS A MUST SEE. YOU WILL LOVE THIS HOME. Please remove your shoes.. Thank you... |
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Home Inspection Checklist Did Your Home Inspector Check the Essentials?
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General Home Inspection Checklist Items
- Structural Elements.
Construction of walls, ceilings, floors, roof and foundation.
- Exterior Evaluation.
Wall covering, landscaping, grading, elevation, drainage, driveways, fences, sidewalks, fascia, trim, doors, windows, lights and exterior receptacles.
- Roof and Attic.
Framing, ventilation, type of roof construction, flashing and gutters. It does not include a guarantee of roof condition nor a roof certification.
- Plumbing.
Identification of pipe materials used for potable, drain, waste and vent pipes. including condition. Toilets, showers, sinks, faucets and traps. It does not include a sewer inspection.
- Systems and Components.
Water heaters, furnaces, air conditioning, duct work, chimney, fireplace and sprinklers.
- Electrical.
Main panel, circuit breakers, types of wiring, grounding, exhaust fans, receptacles, ceiling fans and light fixtures.
- Appliances.
Dishwasher, range and oven, built-in microwaves, garbage disposal and, yes, even smoke detectors.
- Garage.
Slab, walls, ceiling, vents, entry, firewall, garage door, openers, lights, receptacles, exterior, windows and roof.
Home Inspection Checklist Items Needing Service
Home inspection reports do not describe the condition of every component if it's in excellent shape, but should note every item that is defective or needing service. The serious problems are:
- Health and safety issues
- Roofs with a short life expectancy
- Furnace / A/C malfunctions
- Foundation deficiencies
- Moisture / drainage issues
Home Inspection Checklist Items Sellers Should Fix
If you have a choice, it is smarter to hire your own contractors and supervise repairs. Before issuing a formal request to repair, consider the seller's incentive to hire the cheapest contractor and to replace appliances with the least expensive brands.
Although home inspectors are reluctant to and, in many cases, refuse to disclose repair costs, call a contractor to determine the scope and expense to fix minor problems yourself. No home is perfect. Every home will have issues on a home inspection. Even new homes.
A repair issue that will be be a deal breaker for a first-time home buyer, causing the buyer to cancel the contract, will not faze a home buyer versed in home repair. Talk to your agent, family, friends and call a few contractors to discuss which types of defects are minor. Perhaps a simple solution is available such as replacing a $1.99 receptacle, which can resolve many outlet problems.
Pat yourself on the back, too, for getting a home inspection. Some buyers feel a home inspection is unnecessary, especially if they are buying new construction. If a light switch doesn't work or the air conditioner blows out hot air, those are problems you can see and test. The problems that aren't readily identifiable to you such as code violations, a furnace that leaks carbon monoxide or a failing chimney, are the types of defects a home inspector could identify in a new home. Builders' contractors make mistakes, too. | |
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Whether you realize it or not, we are closing in on a very important time of year. Aside from the much-awaited warm weather, we are staring into the crosshairs of both Father's Day and 4th of July weekend. What's one thing got to do with the other,...
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By Dan Eskelson The number one, most asked question that I receive about water features is "How do I build a waterfall?" The first advice I give is to visit natural waterfalls or at least look at photos. Don't try to memorize just how they...
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Buying a home can be an emotional, time-consuming, and complex process. There are a few things that you can do to help make the process go as smooth as possible: 1. Check your credit. Before you apply for a home loan, regardless of your credit, it's...
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On July 31, the President signed into law H.R. 3221, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, a sweeping, nearly 800-page housing law, unlike anything we’ve seen in a generation. Shrouded in controversy, the bill has a number of provisions...
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Each month, JobFox, a leading job research company, releases its list of the professions in greatest demand by recruiters and other employer agents. In the most recent report, JobFox added a twist, publishing a list of jobs that remain in high demand...
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