Dec
22
Home Inspector’s File
December 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment
You’ve finally gotten a ratified contract (signed by both parties), but a potential hurdle still lurks-the home inspection. Buyers typically request a home inspection to determine the home’s condition prior to closing. Sometimes what’s found in the inspection could cost the seller or in extreme cases cause the deal to collapse.
A few of the most [...]
Dec
4
12 Red Flags to consider when buying a home
December 4, 2009 | 1 Comment
Indeed, more than 40 percent of the previously owned homes on the market have at least one serious defect, according to HouseMaster, a major home inspection company with offices in more than 390 cities in the United States and Canada.
“Virtually every ‘used’ home needs some repair or improvement,” said Kathleen Kuhn, CEO and president of [...]
Dec
1
Use Caution with Foreclosures
December 1, 2009 | 2 Comments
I ran across this article in USAA Magazine, Winter 2009 and thought it was very helpful if you’re considering buying a foreclosed property. Impulsive or uneducated buyers can find themselves holding the deed to a bottomless money pit if they’re not careful. Here are some tips that could help you out in this situation:
Do your homework-search reputable [...]