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Shayne Stone
HomeSmart

More Places to Store Odds and Ends

28 September, 2021| Home Inspections, Home Buying, Home Selling

Under, Over, and Behind When you look in your cabinets or closets and see the clutter there, you might actually be missing one possible solution to your problem. There’s usually some empty sp... read more

Shayne Stone
HomeSmart

Is It Time To Move on to a New Home?

25 September, 2021| Home Inspections, Home Buying, Home Selling

If you've been in your home for longer than five years, you're not alone. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are staying put much longer than historical averages (see gr... read more

Janet Davila rating star

4.99/5 (29 surveys)
JD Realty Advisors, LLC

Want To Buy A New Home?

12 August, 2021| Home Builders, Home Inspections, Home Buying

If you think that a new home could be the easy route because the home will be perfect guess again. New home buying still has risk. New home construction is not something you want to tackle alone. Alwa... read more

Caylee Doiron rating star

5/5 (27 surveys)
Stanfield Properties

Inspectors May Find Flaws in

10 August, 2021| Home Selling, Home Inspections, Home Buying

A home inspection can spare you from unpleasant surprises after you buy. After crunching the numbers, searching your favorite neighborhoods, and weighing the pros and cons of each property you have to... read more

Oksana Bogott rating star

5/5 (109 surveys)
Coldwell Banker Realty - Memorial Office

6 Unexpected Places Mold Can Hide in Your Home

6 August, 2021| Home Inspections, Home Selling

Its not a shock when mold shows up behind drywall after a flood or covers baseboards in damp basements. But mold can surprise you and hide in unexpected places, making it harder to detect and wipe out... read more

Lisa Bradley
HomeSmart

Which Way Should Your Ceiling Fan Turn in Summer?

31 July, 2021| Education, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Inspec...

Most fans are reversible: One direction pushes air down, creating a nice summer breeze; the other direction sucks air up, helping you distribute heat in winter. Theres normally a switch on the motor t... read more

Lisa Bradley
HomeSmart

What to Expect During a Home Inspection

30 July, 2021| Education, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Inspec...

The first thing you need to know about home inspection: Youll feel all the feels.Theres the excitement -- the inspection could be the longest time youre in the house, after the showing.Right behind th... read more

Abbas Naqvi rating star

4.99/5 (14 surveys)
Realm Real Estate Professionals - Katy

How to Make the Most of an Initial Home Walk-Throu...

3 July, 2021| Home Selling, Home Buying, Home Inspections

All those hours of searching online real estate sites for the perfect home hopefully leads to this moment: spotting a place that makes you say, This could be the one.Its one of the highlights of buyin... read more

Shayne Stone
HomeSmart

Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over...

18 June, 2021| Home Inspections, Home Buying, Home Selling

Some Highlights When you rent, you build your landlords wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don't benefit from home price appreciation. On the other hand, when yo... read more

Shayne Stone
HomeSmart

Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home

11 June, 2021| Home Inspections, Home Buying, Home Selling

When stay-at-home mandates were enforced last year, many households realized their homes didn't really fulfill their new lifestyle needs. An office (in some cases two), a media room, space for ch... read more

William Onye
NB Elite Realty

How Do You Use a Bug Zapper?

10 June, 2021| Home Safety, Home Inspections, Houston Living

How Bug Zappers Work While the “zap” in the name gives away a large part of how bug zappers work, the system is a bit more complex than just tossing out some voltage and killing wayward... read more

Brian Greul
GreenLight Inspection

The Importance Of Looking At Sample Home Inspectio...

4 June, 2021| Home Inspections, Education, Home Buying

Home inspection sample reports should be available from each home inspector you are considering. If they are not on the website, they should be easily obtainable with a simple request. A prospective c... read more

Brian Greul
GreenLight Inspection

Why Do I Need A New Home Inspection?

4 June, 2021| Home Inspections

One builder told me that 80% of their buyers dont bother to get a home inspection. Wow. Yes, its true the builder has a quality control inspector. And yes, the City has inspected the... read more

Brian Greul
GreenLight Inspection

Pool and Spa Inspections Are An Important Part of...

4 June, 2021| Home Inspections, Education, Safety & Security

A Pool and Spa Inspection is an important part of buying a home with a pool, spa, or water feature. These can be a relaxing oasis to escape to, entertain friends, or just relax with the family.&... read more

Brian Greul
GreenLight Inspection

What Are The Benefits Of A Pre-Listing Inspection?

4 June, 2021| Home Inspections, Education, General

As a seller you may be debating the benefits of a pre-listing home inspection. It really comes down to when would you like to find out what is wrong with the home? Before you spend money o... read more

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