Home Inspection Checklist for Sellers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Home Inspection Checklist for Sellers[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Your dream of selling your home has now become a reality as you and the buyer have finally signed a contract. The final details are coming together and one of those is the home inspection. Because the home purchase is a crucial time for buyers, most will hire a professional to […]
How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”140474″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border”][vc_column_text]If you are buying or selling a home, either party typically prefers a home inspection. The inspector will be looking for any safety, function, or structural issues of the house. Although a home inspection is not required, it can prove beneficial if you want a smooth buying or selling process. […]
Home Inspection Red Flags
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Red Flags It’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, excited, and emotional when you think about how close you are to stepping into your dream home. Now that the only thing standing between you and that door is the home inspection, you begin to wonder how you can move forward, what are the common red flags […]
Reducing Risks While Taking Care Of Business: Tips To Avoid Distracted Driving
The pace of business never seems to stop, and thanks to the convenience of cell phones, many people work on the go, even while they’re driving. Yet cell phone use is one of the most common type of distracted driving, and it claims thousands of lives and causes thousands more injuries every year. More than […]
5 Easy Ways To ‘Charge Up’ Your Recycling Habits
Americans generate about 254 million tons of trash annually, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) most recent figures, and only about one-third of that waste is recycled. For many, one of the main barriers to recycling is not knowing how or where to recycle certain items. For instance, many household cordless products we use […]
Self-Employed? Tips To Help You Navigate The Mortgage Process
Sponsored ad content by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. When you’re self-employed, you often work harder than anyone else you know. That’s what it takes to be your own boss. While rewarding, it comes with a lot of added responsibility. This is especially true when applying for a mortgage. “Self-employment can complicate the mortgage process […]
5 Tips To Protect Your Devices From Cybercrime
Your smartphone, your tablet, your computer – they are some of your most important and most used possessions. They are the daily tools you use for research, to connect with others and make purchases. You take them everywhere and fill them with your important, personal information. And all of that makes them the perfect targets […]
What You Should Know About Rising Interest Rates
Homeowners planning to refinance and buyers searching for a home may have an idea of what’s in store for them with regards to interest rates, but they never really know until they lock in a rate. This is in part because rates can change direction fast, and when they rise—as they have been recently—it can […]
Where To Find Rebates, Tax Credits And Rewards For Energy-efficient Home Improvements
If you’re planning to make some home improvements this year, you’re probably thinking about energy-efficient options, knowing they can save you money in the long run. However, many eco-friendly home improvements that help lower your energy bills can also pay off right away in the form of rebates and tax credits. Whether you’re considering installing […]
Six Factors Driving The Cost Of Your New HVAC System
More than half of homes in the U.S were built before 1980, according to U.S. Census figures. With most home heating and ventilation systems lasting around 20 years, millions of American homeowners will be looking at replacing their HVAC systems this year. If you’ll be among them, understanding the factors that influence the cost of […]