Buyers: Do Your Homework on Off-Site Conditions Before You Sign a Contract
Buying a home is an investment that requires business decision-making skills as well as due diligence. It’s easy to get...
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Zoning Laws: Municipal or local government laws that dictate how real property can and cannot be used in certain areas....
Should I Convert My Property to a Short-Term Rental?
Short-term online rental businesses such as Airbnb and VRBO have changed how people book their travel for business and leisure....
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Energy Audit: The first step to assess how much energy your home consumes. The person performing the audit evaluates what...
Tips to Keep Your Home Cool in Spring and Summer
There are plenty of simple actions you can take, free or inexpensive, to help keep your home cool as temperatures...
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Conveyance: The act of transferring an ownership interest in real property from one party to another. Conveyance also refers to...
Buyers – Know What to Expect in Closing Costs
The process of searching for a new home calls for juggling a lot of details. One piece of information that...
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Xeriscaping: A landscaping method developed primarily to conserve water, create efficient irrigation, and reduce turf areas. Originally designed for dry...
10 Landscaping Tips for People Who Dislike Yardwork
Landscaping adds beauty and appeal to a home. But tending to flowers, weeding, and mowing grass takes up more free...
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Home Inspection: An evaluation and professional opinion of the performance of the readily accessible installed systems in a home at...
10 Tips for Spring Home Maintenance
Warmer days signal that spring is just a few short weeks away. It’s time to start thinking about maintaining your...
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Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI): A risk-management product that protects lenders against loss if a borrower defaults on a loan. Most...