25th May 2023 | By Joseph Sheiner
Your attic, though often overlooked, can be a haven for various pests that can cause damage to your property and compromise your peace of mind and your family’s health. From rodents and insects to bats and birds, these unwelcome visitors can wreak havoc and create a range of issues. Fortunately, with proper knowledge and preventive measures, you can keep your attic pest-free. Rodents such as roof rats and house mice are among the most common attic pests to infiltrate attics.…
Read moreYour HVAC system can account for between 40-55% of your home’s energy consumption. The more efficiently it performs, the lower your bills and your carbon footprint will be. Unfortunately, even if you have a newer energy-saving system, you can’t get the full benefit of this system if you have significant air leakage. Outside air can travel into your home through cracks in the floor, walls, and ceiling, as well as through fixtures such as windows, doors, and even electrical outlets…
Read moreIf 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…
Read moreWhether 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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