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Sun, Dec 21, 2008

How to negotiate a home i... by Chris

This is oftentimes the most complex of contingencies that must be negotiated.  There are real dollars on the line, no "best practices" or common understanding of how this contingency should be negotiated.  What is customary to ask...

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Sun, Dec 21, 2008

How do I find a good pest... by Chris

While the scope of a pest inspection is not as complex as a home inspection, if termites are found - or worse yet, missed, then the financial ramifications can be huge.  Most pest inspections find evidence of carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and/...

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Sun, Dec 21, 2008

How do I find a good rado... by Chris

Luckily, in my opinion, this is a pretty cut & dry task.  The home inspector often does the radon inspection; the results either come back acceptable (based on the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) value of <4.0 P/cL or t...

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Sun, Dec 21, 2008

Should the home inspector... by Chris

No, no, no. Why?  Do you want a car salesperson doing a brake job on your car?  Would you take a cruise on a fishing vessel?  Do your DVDs fit in an 8-track player? (Okay, I'm really dating myself here!)  But, seriously, the co...

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Sun, Dec 21, 2008

How do I find a good lend... by Chris

Unless you are paying cash, it is imperative to use a reliable and competent lender, as well as finding a lender who has exceptional customer service, great rates, low/competitive fees, and most importantly of all, a local lender who has strong ties ...

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