Home Buyer’s Tips

Home Buying Tips

Here are a few things to think about as you start your home search. Educate yourself on today’s issues before making any offers. Knowledge you gain today can save you headaches down the road!

HOME INSURANCE HOME BUYING TIP

When purchasing a home, you will need to acquire homeowners insurance. In fact, all lenders will require a policy be in force prior to funding the loan … Click HERE for more

lead paint

LEAD PAINT HOME BUYING TIP


All sellers with homes built prior to 1978 are required to fill out a lead-based paint disclosure form and provide you, the buyer, with a lead-based paint educational booklet in any sale … Click HERE for more

Toilet of Cash

PLUMBING ALERT HOME BUYING TIP

You will spot several different types of plumbing systems in any housing market, including your own. Copper, galvanized, rigid plastic, polybutylene, and soft plastic are but a few. Certain systems are more prone to having certain problems … Click HERE for more

Siding

SIDING HOME BUYING TIP

When you are checking out homes, there are several items in our market you need to be aware of – including man-made siding. A lot has been said about … Click HERE for more

Stucco

THINKING OF STUCCO? HOME BUYING TIP

This is a terrific product, as it adds insulation value to the home, not to mention classy looks. However, it can also be a serious and very expensive repair if it isn’t installed correctly … Click HERE for more

ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS HOME BUYING TIP

Single pane, double pane, thermo pane, triple pane windows, plain glass, leaded glass, low “e” glass, wired glass, and tempered glass, too. WOW – There’s a lot to know … Click HERE for more

HOME WIRING HOME BUYING TIP

The type of wiring in residential homes generally depends on when the home was built, where it was built and if it has been updated. In the older homes, knob and tube type wiring was the norm … Click HERE for more