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4 Ways Hardscapes Can Add Value to Your Home - Home Inspections

4 Ways Hardscapes Can Add Value to Your Home

Outdoor hardscape projects add resale value to a home as well as bring extra enjoyment to homeowners while they are living in the home, according to the “Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features” by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). The report confirms

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Homeowners Insurance Claims - Warranty Home Inspections

The Most Common Causes of Homeowners Insurance Claims

The value of homeowners insurance is often thrust into the national spotlight when natural disasters happen. The devastation and financial loss they can cause reinforces the importance of making sure you have adequate insurance coverage to rebuild if disaster strikes your home. In 2017 alone, the U.S. was struck by

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termite tips - termite inspection

Silent Destroyers: Tips to Spot Termites and Prevent Infestation

There are many reasons that termites have gained the nickname “silent destroyers.” Five billion reasons, in fact. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. each year. If left unchecked, they can silently chew through the structural stability of a home, eating away at wood, flooring

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home buyer inspection checklist by SEC inspection Services

House Hunting in Tampa, Florida?

Use This Handy Home Inspection Checklist Before You Make the Offer House hunting can feel like an adventurous new chapter in your life. If you’re lucky enough to find the property that checks off all the “must have” boxes — appearance, size, price, location — it’s easy to fall in

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High-tech Bathroom Trends for 2018

High-tech Bathroom Trends for 2018

Technology is trending in home design and decor this year, and some of the most dramatic, futuristic and fun tech trends are showing up in the bathroom. From glass doors and windows changing from clear to opaque with the touch of a button to toilets transforming the whole experience of

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buyer home inspection - real estate

Do the Math: Homebuying Now May Save a Lot

It is a common misconception that a 20 percent down payment is required to buy a home. Advice to wait and save a large down payment is often based on the theory that the cost of mortgage insurance (MI), which is required when you buy with a smaller down payment,

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If your home feels drafty after you’ve turned the heat on, it may be time to upgrade to energy-efficient windows

4 Tips for Protecting Your Home This Season and Beyond

Winter is in full swing and extremely cold temperatures continue to grip much of the U.S.; which mean hats, gloves, and high home maintenance bills could be in your future. According to recent data from the Insurance Information Institute, in 2016 severe winter weather cost homeowners more than $1.7 billion

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make your home more comfortable and safe

2018 Remodeling Trends That Boost Your Home’s Value

A strong housing market is giving homeowners the confidence to invest in remodeling. In fact, homeowner spending on improvements and repairs will approach $340 billion in 2018, an increase of 7.5 percent from estimated 2017 spending, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) from the Joint Center for

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That '70s Home: 5 Trends Making A Comeback Today

That ’70s Home: 5 Trends Making A Comeback Today

Disco may be dead, but the spirit of the 1970s is not. In homes all across the country, people are adding their own splash of ‘70s style in updated, modern ways. Here are five current top decorating trends that have an unmistakable ‘70s flair. More macramé, please: From dip dyed

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4 Ways Hardscapes Can Add Value to Your Home - Home Inspections

4 Ways Hardscapes Can Add Value to Your Home

Outdoor hardscape projects add resale value to a home as well as bring extra enjoyment to homeowners while they are living in the home, according to the “Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features” by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). The report confirms

Read More »
Homeowners Insurance Claims - Warranty Home Inspections

The Most Common Causes of Homeowners Insurance Claims

The value of homeowners insurance is often thrust into the national spotlight when natural disasters happen. The devastation and financial loss they can cause reinforces the importance of making sure you have adequate insurance coverage to rebuild if disaster strikes your home. In 2017 alone, the U.S. was struck by

Read More »
termite tips - termite inspection

Silent Destroyers: Tips to Spot Termites and Prevent Infestation

There are many reasons that termites have gained the nickname “silent destroyers.” Five billion reasons, in fact. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. each year. If left unchecked, they can silently chew through the structural stability of a home, eating away at wood, flooring

Read More »
home buyer inspection checklist by SEC inspection Services

House Hunting in Tampa, Florida?

Use This Handy Home Inspection Checklist Before You Make the Offer House hunting can feel like an adventurous new chapter in your life. If you’re lucky enough to find the property that checks off all the “must have” boxes — appearance, size, price, location — it’s easy to fall in

Read More »
High-tech Bathroom Trends for 2018

High-tech Bathroom Trends for 2018

Technology is trending in home design and decor this year, and some of the most dramatic, futuristic and fun tech trends are showing up in the bathroom. From glass doors and windows changing from clear to opaque with the touch of a button to toilets transforming the whole experience of

Read More »
buyer home inspection - real estate

Do the Math: Homebuying Now May Save a Lot

It is a common misconception that a 20 percent down payment is required to buy a home. Advice to wait and save a large down payment is often based on the theory that the cost of mortgage insurance (MI), which is required when you buy with a smaller down payment,

Read More »
If your home feels drafty after you’ve turned the heat on, it may be time to upgrade to energy-efficient windows

4 Tips for Protecting Your Home This Season and Beyond

Winter is in full swing and extremely cold temperatures continue to grip much of the U.S.; which mean hats, gloves, and high home maintenance bills could be in your future. According to recent data from the Insurance Information Institute, in 2016 severe winter weather cost homeowners more than $1.7 billion

Read More »
make your home more comfortable and safe

2018 Remodeling Trends That Boost Your Home’s Value

A strong housing market is giving homeowners the confidence to invest in remodeling. In fact, homeowner spending on improvements and repairs will approach $340 billion in 2018, an increase of 7.5 percent from estimated 2017 spending, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) from the Joint Center for

Read More »
That '70s Home: 5 Trends Making A Comeback Today

That ’70s Home: 5 Trends Making A Comeback Today

Disco may be dead, but the spirit of the 1970s is not. In homes all across the country, people are adding their own splash of ‘70s style in updated, modern ways. Here are five current top decorating trends that have an unmistakable ‘70s flair. More macramé, please: From dip dyed

Read More »