Chimney inspection cost and types

By Wendy Paris  on January 18, 2012
Originally published on October 28, 2010

With an annual fireplace chimney inspection—and possible sweeping—you can improve fireplace performance, and snuff out chimney fire and carbon monoxide concerns. Here are the types and cost of each.

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Should you replace old wiring?

By Pat Curry  on November 14, 2011
Originally published on December 14, 2010

If your house was built more than 40 years ago, replace old electrical wiring for safety.

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Homeowners insurance: is mold covered?

By Gwen Moran  on October 5, 2011
Originally published on April 15, 2010

Whether mold is covered by homeowners insurance often comes down to the source of moisture and the wording of a policy.

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Property zoning laws for a workshop or studio

By Dave Toht  on August 29, 2011
Originally published April 27, 2010

Check local zoning laws, ordinances, building codes, and covenants before adding a workshop or studio to your property.

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Water damage: 8 ways to dry out and move on

By Caroline Mayer  on May 4, 2011
Originally published on April 28, 2011

Take steps to dry out quickly in order to mitigate water damage and save your possessions.

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Asbestos removal caution and costs

By Jan Soults Walker  on April 6, 2011
Originally published on March 25, 2011

Asbestos removal may be warranted when an asbestos-containing material in your home is damaged, flaking, or crumbling. Find out what to do.

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Radon test: DIY or professional?

By Jan Soults Walker  on March 30, 2011
Originally published on March 25, 2011

Plan to conduct a radon test in your home, if you haven’t already. As the second leading cause of lung cancer, concentrated radon gas is nothing to ignore.

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5 tips to prepare your home for sale

By G. M. Filisko  on March 11, 2011
Originally published on February 10, 2010

Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time.

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Infrared: invaluable asset in the home inspector’s toolkit

By Chris Rose  on November 9, 2010
Home Inspector, Inspection Plus Co.
Contact: (334) 372-0147 or inspectionplus@bellsouth.net

Some say a picture is worth a thousand words. An Infrared (IR) Inspection with a FLIR B-Series infrared camera is a powerful and noninvasive means of monitoring and diagnosing the condition of residential or commercial buildings. It quickly identifies problem areas that can’t be seen by the naked eye and eliminates older, more costly inspection techniques that require lots of labor and destructive probing.

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Things to consider with older homes

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on October 26, 2010

Older homes can be charming but you should be aware of special issues with them so you’re not surprised once you own the home. Older homes were built at a time when technology was different. Things that were safe 50 years ago may not be safe anymore and they may be in need of upgrading.

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Pre-sale home inspection basics

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on September 29, 2010

A home inspection is a thorough visual examination of the home and property. A pre-sale inspection enables you to attend to problems before the house is put on the market, it also removes any questions about the condition of your home for the seller and a potential home buyer.

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Foreclosure facts

By Michelle Beasley on August 29, 2010
REALTOR® Associate
Contact: (334) 333-1609 or michelle@c21keyrealty.com

The process of buying a government or bank-owned foreclosure is different in many ways than an owner-seller home and it requires patience and more patience. Find out more about what makes a foreclosure sale different from either an owner-occupant or other investment sale.

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Time for a home inspection

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on August 27, 2010

There is one important step before you finalize your real estate offer- make it contingent on a home inspection. Read more to find out how to hire a professional home inspector and also what a standard home inspection includes.

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What is a home inspection?

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on August 24, 2010

This is a list of frequently asked questions that people have regarding home inspections, which can be both a stressful, as well as a very informative, experience. A home inspection can offer peace of mind to a buyer when deciding to buy a home.

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