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A Seller’s Guide to Navigating the Home Inspection

Selling a home can be quite a process. First come the negotiations. Then comes the inspection. Then comes the financing commitment. Sandwiched in the middle, the inspection is usually a contingency to the offer, meaning the buyer can back out of the contract based on problems discovered. The Process The purpose of the inspection is for the inspector to look…

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Do I Need a Home Inspection?

When you are buying a home the costs really add up and you may start thinking about where you can save money. One expense that buyers may be tempted to skip is the home inspection. But, take it from us, a home inspection has saved many buyers money in the long run. How? Well, a home inspection is an objective…

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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Radon

Guest post by Dustin Dodge of Working Dog Home Inspections Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over the United States and is a known problem in New Hampshire. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and it gets into the air you breathe. Whether or not a home has…

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Common Home Inspection Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

A home inspection can make or break a property sale. If all goes well during a home inspection, a buyer and seller can proceed with a transaction. Conversely, if a home inspector discovers major problems with a house, a property sale may be in jeopardy. As a homebuyer, you’ll want to do everything possible to ensure a home inspection delivers…

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