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When interviewing a home inspector, ask the inspector what type of report format he or she provides. There are many styles of reports used by property inspectors, including the checklist, computer generated using inspection programs, and the narrative style. Some reports are delivered on site and...

I thought you might like to check out http://www.bestplaces.net/.  This website has proved helpful for many of my buyers. With the tools on this website, you can compare schools, cities, crime rates, climate and even differences in cost of living between communities. This site gives you a good "b...

GRANDMOTHER'S CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE  Here is a receipe handed down to me from my mother.  I have made this cake and it is awesome.  Not responsible for the calories.....:) 3 cups sugar 3 sticks butter 3 cups plain flour 1 8-ounce package cream cheese 6 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla dash of lemon flav...

(Just print and stick in your kitchen drawer)1.    Budweiser beer conditions the hair   2.    Pam cooking spray will dry finger nail polish3.    Cool whip will condition your hair in 15 minutes4.    Mayonnaise will KILL LICE, it will also condition your hair5.    Elmer's Glue - paint on your face...

Looking for a way to de-clutter the basement/attic and make money at the same time? Why not hold a garage sale? Careful planning and creativity can turn your mountain of junk into a fistful of cash.First, while you don't need a garage to have a garage sale, you do need an easily accessible locati...

There are several good reasons to make sure all of your plumbing and fixtures look good and are in good working order before putting your home up for sale. When potential buyers come to look at your home, they are likely to turn on faucets and flush toilets "just to see". This is no time to make ...

1. Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property's realistic price range.2. Prepare for visitors. Get your house market ready at least two weeks before you begin showing it.3. Be flexible about showings. It's often disruptive to have a house ready to show at the spur of the moment...

The Home Buyer Checklist identifies some of the important factors to consider when choosing a home. In addition to an affordable sales price, you will also want to be sure that the neighborhood and house meet the needs of your family. Take this checklist along when you go shopping for your house....

In real estate contracts the contingency is a common element. Contingencies are clauses in a contract that give either the buyer or seller a way to get out of the contract if certain conditions or timelines aren't met.  A commonly used example is that of a buyer making an offer on a new home befo...

1. What are the most popular mortgages you offer? Why are they so popular?2. Which type of mortgage plan do you think would be best for me? Why?3. Are your rates, terms, fees, and closing costs negotiable?4. Will I have to buy private mortgage insurance? If so, how much will it cost, and how long...