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Signs of an Energy Deficient House

When buying a home, what safety net do you have to warn against the purchase of an energy guzzling, money pit? Hopefully, a home inspection will raise any red flags, but you should know what to look for. This checklist that will help alert you to a home’s energy efficiency or deficiency.
Some of these items […]

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2008 10 24 Buying property
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What the 2008 Housing Crisis Means to Home Buyers in 2009

What is going on with the U.S. economy right now, and how does it affect people who are trying to get a mortgage and buy a home? This article will give you a better understanding of the economic problems in this country, and how they affect home buyers.
For one thing, it means you will need […]

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2008 10 20 Buying property
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How Much Is Your Home Worth?

Home is where the heart is. Home is where you nest, raise kids, love, fight, nourish and walk through life’s major transitions, with the people who are part of you. For the vast majority of human beings, their home is also their most precious asset. But, aside from the unquantifiable emotional value your home provides, […]

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2008 08 14 Owning property
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Like It or Not, Buyers Judge a House by Its Appearance

When you went in search of your new home, did you even briefly consider the structures that were dirty on the inside or out? If paint was chipping, rugs were stained or wood chipped, did you look twice at the asking price or turn around in search of a home with more upkeep, more shine […]

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2008 08 10 Buy to let
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Talking to Builders is the 6th Step, Not the First

You are finally going to build your dream home. Don’t just call a builder. There is work to be done before you make that call.
Building your dream home is a big step. It is a huge investment that should give you dividends for a long time. It […]

2008 07 11 Buying property
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The Right Questions to Ask Your Builder

These are real builder questions that I got from readers of my e-book, “Residential Development Made Easy” with answers from a major USA Master Builder operating in 48 States.
Question 1.
My wife and I are planning a new home. We intend approaching a builder or two in this area, and I plan on asking them these […]

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2008 07 06 Buying property
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