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Dents and damage are yours unless you catch them early
>"You get what you pay for!" the saying goes. And then there's a slightly more modern version that we've come up with that we feel is more in keeping with the times: "You can get stuck with it no matter what you pay for it!"
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Home Inspections for Safety
As it turned out, it was a good thing the listener had discovered that the valve was frozen shut. In such a condition a water heater can explode with the force of a couple of sticks of dynamite.
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Homes Of The Future Are Here Today
Nifty gizmos and gadgets, along with a theme of energy conservation, set the tone for today's homes and tomorrow's as well!
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Insuring Against Disaster
Simply having a homeowner's insurance policy isn't enough. Unfortunately, many people learn this when they are most in need of help - after a crisis such as a fire, flood, earthquake or tornado.
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Moving Hints
Perhaps you've heard the adage, "Don't move improve." Both moving and improving are stressful, but improving most of the time is far less expensive.
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Now's the Time for Homeowners to Plan
The holidays are slowly but surely lagging farther and farther
behind us. All the stores are having their best sales of the year and nature is making sure that wind, rain and snow make it impossible to maintain anything at the exterior of our home.
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Selling Your Home
When it comes to selling a home, an unappealing interior, exterior or yard can be serious and expensive drawbacks for the seller.
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Taking Inventory
Whereas an insurance salesperson cheerfully and gladly will sell you a policy to protect your home and its contents, after a loss the adjuster often will demand that you produce a receipt for every single item you claim to have lost.
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The Home-Buying Process
Because a home is the single largest purchase or investment that most people will make in a lifetime, the home-buying process should be undertaken with care and precision.
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The Importance of Home Maintenance
How long will building products last? Even if your home was in perfect condition when purchased, sooner or later everything will need replacing. And, a lack of regular maintenance could lead to costly repairs.
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The Value of a Home Inspection
Thinking of buying a home? If so, you'd be wise to have it professionally inspected before making a commitment.
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The Value of a Home Inspection - II
We attach importance to having a home thoroughly inspected prior to purchase. Beyond that, we recommend that homes be periodically inspected to reveal everything from maintenance items to hidden repair work which if left untreated could cause problems and expense.
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Ways To Cut Your Home Insurance Costs
For most families, a home is their largest investment. This column is dedicated to helping you preserve and protect that investment. Unfortunately, not all home-related matters are in your hands.
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Winning Floor Plan
What makes a floor plan a winner?
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