Selling a home can be a complicated process without the right help. You need to make sure your house is in the best condition and you receive a fair price for it. Whether you’re selling yourself or using an agent or broker, look here for more information about how to sell your house effectively.
Homeowner’s Insurance Doesn’t Cover Foundation Issues, Seller Liable?
A homeowner asks about foundation cracks that his insurance doesn't cover and whether the seller should be forced to fix them. Can the seller be liable because he did not reveal the foundation cracks in seller disclosure upon selling the house? Or will the homeowner have to pay to repair the foundation cracks since homeowners' insurance doesn't cover it?
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Home Inspection Of Insulation
Home inspector Jamie Dunsing explains what to look for during a home inspection of your insulation in the attic and around the hot water heater. Learn about attic insulation and roof insulation. Learn how to save money with a home inspection, how a home inspection can prevent problems, how a home inspection is necessary when buying a home and how a good home inspector can assist you in the home buying process.
Home Inspection For Radon
Inspector Jamie Dunsing describes how to find radon gas during a home inspection. With radon testing you can find radon in your home and install a radon mitigation system.
Home Inspection For Asbestos
Learn how to find asbestos in your home. Inspecting for asbestos can limit asbestos exposure and help you with asbestos abatement. Jamie Dunsing shows Ilyce what to look for in asbestos pipe insulation.
Seller Disclosure May Not Include Water Damage
When you buy a home the seller is supposed to tell you certain things under seller disclosure - items that may not be visible to the naked eye. Does this include a home's proclivity to water damage? Whether seller disclosure requires a seller to discuss water damage depends on the state where the home is located. Each state has different seller disclosure laws.
Home Loans, Homeowners Insurance And Home Inspections
If you're looking for zero down mortgage but don't qualify for a VA loan, you could look into the USDA Rural Development Guarantee Loan Program. When shopping for homeowners insurance, be sure to look at more than price because you may miss out on extra coverage that could save you money in the long run. And if you're a home buyer or seller, be cautious about having your attorney share the results of a home inspection.
As Is Condominium Sale
A buyer asks about a condominium sale. She purchased the condominium because the living room had a partition in it. Before the condominium sale is finalized, the condo board wants the seller to remove the partition. The buyer no longer wants to go through with the condominium sale. The changes to the unit may have violated zoning laws or homeowners association regulations. What are her rights?
Homeowner Finds Home Foundation Issues, Seller Liable?
A home owner asks about who should pay for repairing his home's foundation. He discovers his home needs foundation repair five years after buying it. Whether to sue the seller depends on the cost of the foundation repair and the extent of the foundation's damage.