Some home maintenance tasks are obvious. When a lightbulb burns out, you've got to replace the lightbulb. But we forget about things like smoke alarms until one goes off or our heating and cooling system stops working. That's why we've created a home safety checklist to help you take proactive steps …
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Read HOA Documents Before You Buy a Condo!
You found a wonderful condo that meets all your requirements for a new home. The price is right and you won't have to worry about maintaining your homes exterior or the pool Before you make an offer to buy a condo, you need to read the Homeowner Association, or HOA documents. Why? You might find …
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Buying a House in Florida: Learn the Pitfalls
People have many reasons for moving to Florida. My move to Florida was focused on spending more time with my boys and granddaughter. My priority for buying a house in Florida was being ten to 15 minutes from my granddaughter. I love being able to babysit and drive home in just six minutes! In …
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What Are Production Home Builders?
There are many different types of home builders, from those that build a few houses each year (custom builders) to companies that build hundreds and even thousands of homes a year. Production home builders are companies really, who build hundreds or thousands of homes each year. There are two …
New Construction Punchlist Tells a Story
Everyone who buys a new construction home needs to understand the role of the punchlist! If you don't find problems and make the builder correct them before you close on your new home, you're going to waste money due to poor construction and/or materials. You'll spend money on higher utility …
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What You Learn Visiting Model Homes
As you drive down a street or visit a community, you get a feeling. You know if you'd like to live there, although you might not know why. The houses look inviting, there are sidewalks making you feel safe and enough space so you don't feel like you're not living on top of your neighbors. You …
