The biggest concern for homeowners related to their basement and/or crawlspace area is unwanted moisture intrusion. This can be the result of several factors, which is why homeowners should occasionally check these areas.
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Appliances around the home don’t last as long as you might think. Knowing the age of appliances can become a negotiating point toward the sale of the home. Attention Agents, buyers and sellers!!
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What makes an excellent inspection report? In short, the purpose of the report is to NOT SCARE CLIENTS! Want to learn more? Please read on.
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We all know that buying or selling real estate is an emotionally charged affair! So, why do people react differently during negotiations? One answer is their preferred style for dealing with conflict, called conflict styles or modes. There are three: Collaborating, Competing, and Avoiding. Learn about each…and more!!
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Why Know About Shutoffs? The answer is because it keeps your family safe, helps protect your home, and gives you peace of mind in case there is an emergency or need for maintenance. Read this article to find out about the three main types of shutoffs, and where they’re found.
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The seller, agents, lenders, and everyone else participating in this sale are all hoping for the best. Most of all, your home inspector. It is important, however, to hold appropriate expectations about homes before the day of inspection. Below are expectations to consider before the inspection, and for the day of inspection.
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Real estate transactions can come to a halt when mold is found. Here’s what you should know in New York State.
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This simple guide gives you, the real estate agent, the knowledge to keep clients safe. We offer FREE radon testing to first-time clients. Please refer us to your clients.
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Septic systems are a mystery, especially if you are migrating from the City. The Hudson Valley has many homes with their own waste water treatment - we call these septic systems. We compiled our Top 5 potential problems.
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As a prospective home buyer/seller or real estate professional, you may ask yourself; why are home inspectors necessary? This short article will explain.
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Roofs are part of the external envelop of the home. So, roofs are important because they shed water and keep the weather outside. But there are many misconceptions. We cover three common ones in this post.
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