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Tag Archives: inspection
My Appraisal Requires Repairs?
One of the most widely speculated and misunderstood aspects of buying a home is the appraisal. While we won’t be talking extensively about appraisals here (stay tuned, that one is coming), we are going to talk about a part of … Continue reading →
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Tagged amy, appraisal, appraiser, condition, conventional, deficiency, fha, inspection, sierra pacific mortgage, usda, va
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What Is A GFCI Outlet?
Today’s topic usually comes up during home inspections, it’s common to find older outlets not working properly because most homeowners don’t test them. Here’s your reminder to test yours… but read this first. A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet … Continue reading →
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Tagged electrical, electricity, gfci, home inspection, inspection
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What Happens During Pre-Drywall Inspection?
A pre-drywall inspection is typically performed by a professional home inspector. They are hired by a buyer to ensure that the construction of a new home is up to code and meets safety standards before the installation of drywall. The … Continue reading →
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Tagged first time homebuyer, home, inspection, new construction, pre-drywall, predrywall, real estate, realtor, tract homes
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Why Are Those Windows So Hazy?
Who knows what this is? That’s not a dirty window, it’s a double paned window with a broken seal. These windows are popular for their insulation properties. Between those panes of glass there used to be inert gas, but that … Continue reading →
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Tagged due diligence, Home Buying, home maintenance, Home Ownership, inspection, repair, replacement windows, warranty, windows
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Read Before You Sign
Signing contracts is a part of any real estate transaction. In South Carolina, you always have the right to have an attorney review your contract with you before you sign, but more often than not, it’s you and your agent … Continue reading →
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Tagged Agent Owned Realty, agentowned realty, AgentOwnedRealty, agreement, AORAnderson, attorney, buyer, buyer agent, buyer beware, contract, contracts, due diligence, earnest money, escrow, first time home buyer, first time homebuyer, home buyer, Home Buying, home inspection, Home Selling, inspection, inspection contingency, legal liability, liability, negotiation, niki davis, niki davis maclay, niki maclay, niki maclay homes, nikidmaclay, NikiMaclayHomes, real estate, realtor, realtor tips, reasonable care
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Read Before You Sign
Signing contracts is a part of any real estate transaction. In South Carolina, you always have the right to have an attorney review your contract with you before you sign, but more often than not, it’s you and your agent … Continue reading →
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Tagged Agent Owned Realty, agentowned realty, AgentOwnedRealty, agreement, AORAnderson, attorney, buyer, buyer agent, buyer beware, contract, contracts, due diligence, earnest money, escrow, first time home buyer, first time homebuyer, home buyer, Home Buying, home inspection, Home Selling, inspection, inspection contingency, legal liability, liability, negotiation, niki davis, niki davis maclay, niki maclay, niki maclay homes, nikidmaclay, NikiMaclayHomes, real estate, realtor, realtor tips, reasonable care
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What Is An FHA Inspection?
What is an FHA Inspection, and do I need a home inspection, too? Let’s talk about that. Continue reading →
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Tagged appraisal, appraiser, contract, fha, financing, Home Buying, home inspector, inspection, mortgage, negotiation
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What Do I (The Buyer) Do During The Home Inspection?
What should the buyer do during the home inspection? Continue reading →
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Tagged due diligency, home, inspection, real estate, realtor
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Home Inspection Follow Through
By Niki Davis Maclay Odds are if you’re reading this, you are in the market to buy a home. You may be just getting started, or you may be in the throes of escrow and wondering what you’ve gotten yourself … Continue reading →
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Tagged Agent Owned Realty, home warranty, inspection, niki davis, niki davis maclay, niki maclay, real estate, realtor
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What Happens When My Home Inspection Report Raises More Questions?
If you are reading this, you are probably in the process of purchasing a home. If you’ve received your inspection report, you may not find it as conclusive as you expected. Why is that? Home inspectors are trained and licensed … Continue reading →
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Tagged Agent Owned Realty, air conditioner, anderson sc, crawlspace, Home Buying, home warranty, inspection, maintenance, niki davis, niki davis maclay, niki maclay, ProTips
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