Building a House: Should you do it yourself?
Thinking about building a new home? Thinking about doing it yourself? It might sound easy. Visit the do-it-yourself section in a bookstore, watch a home builders show on TV, stop in to your local Home Depot, and you might seriously think, “I can do this!”
How to Make an Offer on a New Home
Once you have located the house that you will want to call home, you no doubt will feel a bit anxious. Don’t worry; everyone feels the same way. Often knowing what to expect will help get you through the process.
Top Three Environmental Concerns to Look For When Buying a Home
Environmental problems in and around the home have become of increasing concern to home buyers. Certain building materials that were previously used are now known to be potentially dangerous to our health. Some hazards can be easily seen by visual examination, while others need special tests performed to find or measure the scope of the problem.
What Every Property Owner Needs to Know About Radon
Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium. Radon can be found in most rocks and soils, especially those containing uranium, granite, shale, and phosphate. It may also be found in some soil that has been polluted with industrial wastes that contain byproducts from uranium or phosphate mining.
Property Owners Guide To Federal Lead Based Paint Rules
Lead-based paint: Years after its banning, it remains the bane of many residential real estate investors. Little may paint manufacturers have realized that their product, applied to millions of homes for decades, could be so hazardous to people’s health, especially that of young children, nor that it would lead to such unwieldy and costly reparation still today.
What Can An Ogden Realtor Do For You
As a prospective purchaser, you should know that, generally, the listing and co-operating (selling) brokers are agents of the seller. Buyer’s agency is also available for consumers seeking additional representation in their next real estate purchase.
Bilingual Associates & Translators
Need a translator? Our bilingual associates are ready and available to assist you with all your real estate needs.
How To Research Schools Before Choosing A New Neighborhood
If you’re a parent, one of the most important questions you have regarding any new home purchase concerns the school district into which you move.
Financing Your New Home: How To Use Gift Money as a Downpayment
One strategy used by people seeking to finance a home purchase is to use gift money for their down payment. This is allowed for certain types of loans. FHA, for example, will allow more gift money than conventional loans do.
