by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 7, 2020 | Advice, For Your Clients, Latest News |
Prolonged exposure to unsafe levels of radon increases the risk of lung cancer; in fact, radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, and can cause cancers in pets, as well. Any home can have a radon problem—old or new, well-sealed or drafty, with...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 27, 2020 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Improvement, Latest News |
During the process of buying or selling a home, your clients often learn about recommended or required repairs and upgrades. This can happen as a result of the home inspection, or you may make suggestions based on your knowledge of the local market and comparable...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 20, 2020 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Latest News |
Today’s Ask the Expert column features Dan Steward, president and CEO of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors®. Q: After all the chaos of the holidays, it’s likely that your home is a cluttered mess. Guests and all the gifts and goodies they leave behind can...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 19, 2020 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
Did you know you can appeal your property taxes? Assessors can and do make miscalculations, commonly due to incorrect information, such as bedroom count, location or size. Since they’re a considerable expense, it’s good practice to scrutinize your taxes,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 11, 2020 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Latest News |
A home inspection is an essential step in the buying process. It makes sure that buyers aren’t getting themselves into a contract to purchase a house that will be an expensive mistake. For sellers, it can be a cause for worry, because it could lead to costly...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 29, 2020 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—FHA loans were created to encourage and help first-time homebuyers since the down payment for these mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration can be as low as 3.5 percent. A traditional mortgage typically requires a down payment of 20 percent, which...