The pandemic has encouraged more homeowners to purchase some type of exercise equipment and form their own home gym. Sale of treadmills increased 135%; stationary bikes tripled, and combined equipment/service hybrid models like Peleton increased 232%, according to the Washington Post. As we look at moving into Fall and winter, cold-weather gear sales are increasing […]
Buying a new home in Fort Worth or Dallas is exciting, and most new homeowners can’t wait to close the deal and move in. However, before all of those steps, you need to know exactly what you’re getting. The home inspection is one of the most important steps you can take in your home buying […]
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The short answer is: no repairs are required after a home inspection. Your home inspection serves as a tool for understanding the health of the systems in your home, and as a negotiating tool to request some of the most critical repairs to be undertaken by the seller before you close on your new home. […]
One of the frequent questions we receive from prospective new homeowners is how long they can expect the appliances that are remaining in the home they are purchasing are expected to last. Consumer Reports did a survey of their members, and most consumers expect that a major appliance should last about 10 years, which is […]
A home inspection includes inspecting flooring for flaws or defects – such as ceramic tile. Ceramic and porcelain tile is still one of the most popular materials for flooring and walls, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. It is fairly low maintenance, is easy to clean, and resists damage. However, they are vulnerable to defects. A […]
A lot of people suddenly found themselves working from home as part of a pandemic effort to keep employees protected. Right when we got the hang of that, our workplaces are moving to a hybrid work environment where some days are working from home and some days are commuting to the office. Here’s some tips […]
Two of our most common questions answered are from buyers about what their role should be before, during and after a home inspection, and what the home inspection covers. Buyer’s Tasks for a Home Inspection Before Your Home Inspection Search for reputable and professional home inspector. You can ask your real estate agent or friends/family. […]
When we are in a hot sellers market and there is less home inventory, one of the best options may be to purchase a lot and build a new home. Sometimes lots in new developments are used for vacation homes, or future retirement homes. Here are some of the practices avoided by reliable sales operations. […]
You’ll hear both of these terms during a home buying process, but they are not the same and occur at different points of the home buying process. Walk-Through A walk-through is the final step before executing the contract where the new owners have the chance to walk through the property one last time and make […]