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If you are selling your home, preventing an escrow holdback for repairs is a key component of a smooth and successful transaction agreement. An escrow holdback can occur for many reasons, but a holdback for repair costs found during a home inspection is one of the most common seen by real estate agents.  Gaining a better understanding of what the most common repairs needed during escrow and the estimated cost can help you avoid a messy escrow process. You can…

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Whether you are buying or selling a home, you’ll have to navigate the escrow process. Escrow is a process that many people go through, but don’t fully understand. Yet, it also occurs during the single largest transaction that most people ever make. Because of this, it is often viewed as a process that is stressful, lengthy, and demands attention. To get through the escrow process to closing, you’ll want to create an escrow checklist. Escrow has requirements for both buyers…

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Before doing any work on your attic, you will need to determine whether any common pests have already called the space ‘home’. Rodents are a common culprit in attics, but knowing whether you need rodent removal and decontamination services is not always straightforward While a professional inspection is certainly a helpful tool, there are also common signs you can look for to determine whether you need attic rodent proofing and clean up. Why Is Rodent Clean-Up Necessary? Even if you…

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The attic is an area of the home that often gets overlooked by homeowners. The ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality might work for some aspects of homeownership – but when it comes to the attic, this mindset can quickly lead to big (and expensive) problems.  Whether your home features a finished attic space or simply hosts a whole lot of insulation and storage boxes, tending to this area of the home is important and can save you major…

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If you have ever dealt with a rodent infestation in your home, you know that these pests can cause extensive damage in a short period of time. Rodents pose a number of risks to your health and safety as well as to your property’s integrity and value. From disease and allergies to ruined thermal insulation and electrical fires, these seemingly harmless critters can quickly wreak havoc on your home. The attic is one of the most common areas for rodent…

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Your home should be a sanctuary free of critters, rats, and mice for you and your family – a place to relax, recharge, and feel safe. Any threats to your home’s safety and comfort should be addressed immediately and thoroughly.  Rodents are an example of common household pests that can pose a serious threat to your home’s safety and comfort. The attic is a very common area for rodents to enter through and inhabit, so attic rodent-proofing is critical to…

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You’ve heard squeaking and scratching sounds coming from your attic, and now you’ve even seen a live rodent scurrying around your house. You called a rodent control company and they’ve confirmed your worst fears – you have a rodent infestation. So how much will the rodent removal and rodent infestation cleanup cost? And, is it really worth the investment to have the job handled by professionals?   Nowadays we…

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To rodent proof your San Diego home, and guard against pesky roof rats, it helps to get a better understanding of the problem. This is our in-depth guide to dealing with unwanted rodent roomates. Roof Rats: A few facts and figures Rattus rattus is the Latin word scientifically given to the species of rat commonly identified as roof rats. also known as ship rats, Alexandrian rats, and most notoriously, black rats. An abundant supply of nourishment along with an ill-lit…

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Ah, the attic. The area of a house that most homeowners, though they won’t admit it, pretend isn’t there. This void above the living space is often viewed as a dark and useless room that no one should bother with unless it is utilized as storage space. However, as scary as an attic may seem, this span above is essential to maintain, as it is quintessential to the health of one’s home. The bad news is someone must tackle the…

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When you’ve got boxes, bags and all other manner of junk cluttering up your attic it can be overwhelming. If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to cleaning out your attic and crawlspaces, calling a professional attic cleaning service can be a huge help. Here are just a few advantages of using a professional attic cleaning service – No Heavy Lifting.  All those boxes can be heavy and difficult to remove from your attic. Don’t risk dropping…

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