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Arizona Daily Star
Rosie on the House: Inspection is best way to check if house can handle heat
Arizona Daily Star
ANSWER: You need to have a home inspection done to check out the insulation and any possible problems with heating and air-conditioning systems. You can also have a whole-house energy audit done in the home you are buying. An audit like that should ...

A home inspection won't cover everything
theday.com
A home inspection is always a wise choice when purchasing a home. An inspector will go through the property and look at a number of systems and home features, identifying potential problems or defects. Buyers can then use this information to ask the ...

Realtor.com News
How to Negotiate Repairs After a Home Inspection: Haggling Tips for Buyers
Realtor.com News
If you're buying a home, you'll want to know how to negotiate repairs after a home inspection. After all, odds are even the dreamiest house will have problems, and sellers might be open to the notion of fixing a few flaws—with the right persuasion. So ...

Protect yourself and your investment — Get a home inspection
KYStandard.com
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Central Penn Business Journal
Pa. House approves bill to license home inspectors
Central Penn Business Journal
The bipartisan legislation also would establish statewide standards for the profession of home inspecting and the home inspection report, including a requirement to disclose interior mold to clients. "The purchase of a home can quickly turn into a ...

Record-Courier
Networx: Buy your home online: A step-by-step guide
Record-Courier
Remember to include must-have contingencies such as home inspection, appraisal, financing, and possibly selling your current home within a stipulated time frame. Even the closing may be done remotely, thanks to electronic signature technology. (That's ...

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WBIR-TV
Know these hidden costs before buying a home - WBIR.com
WBIR-TV
We all know the general rule of thumb: When you're thinking about purchasing a home, you need to save up 20 percent of the purchase price for a down ...

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Dothan Eagle
James Grant Realty | Homes for Sales | Dothan AL
Dothan Eagle
In addition, real estate agents often have a network of professional contacts, as they can recommend reputable businesses to turn to when you need a loan or home inspection performed, for example. Further, and perhaps most importantly, one of their job ...

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RisMedia.com (press release)
On the House: What to Expect When It's Time to Get Your Home Inspected
RisMedia.com (press release)
In New Jersey, for instance, inspectors are licensed and regulated by the state's Home Inspection Advisory Committee. To become certified, inspectors must, by law, complete 180 hours of study courses, including 40 hours of unpaid field work in the ...

Morrisey files suit to shut down Cabell home inspector
Huntington Herald Dispatch
CHARLESTON - A lawsuit seeking a court order to shut down a Cabell County home inspection business for alleged violations of the state's Consumer Credit and Protection Act has been filed by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, his office ...

W.Va. AG Files Lawsuit Against Cabell County Home Inspector
HNN Huntingtonnews.net
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced the filing of a lawsuit that seeks a court order to shut down a Cabell County home inspection business for alleged violations of the state's Consumer Credit and Protection Act.

On the House: What to expect when it's time to get your home inspected
Frederick News Post
In New Jersey, for instance, inspectors are licensed and regulated by the state's Home Inspection Advisory Committee. To become certified, inspectors must, by law, complete 180 hours of study courses, including 40 hours of unpaid field work in the ...

9NEWS.com
Know these hidden costs before buying a home
9NEWS.com
Getting a home inspection is critical. If there's something wrong with the property, you want to know before you close so you can either negotiate or walk away. A home inspection does add another line item to your budget, but it's not something you ...

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Post-Bulletin
Help available for home repairs
Post-Bulletin
Kristine Reynolds talks about the home improvements she will do through the Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Housing Rehabilitation Program, particularly her deck which has temporary supports, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at her ...

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Chicago Tribune
New demonstrations headline Wilmette fire department's 2017 open house
Chicago Tribune
Residents can access the home inspection information online as well, he said, by going to the fire department tab at www.wilmette.com, and clicking first on "Public Education and Services" on the drop down menu, then "Fire Department open house" and ...

PR Newswire (press release)
Expert Answers Questions on How to Become a Home Inspector
PR Newswire (press release)
BROOKFIELD, Wis., Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran home inspector Chris Chirafisi will answer the most commonly asked questions about the home ...

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The California Real Estate Inspection Association is a PAL Sponsor ...
Markets Insider
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) will be exhibiting at the California Association of Realtors ...

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Washington Post
Before forking over money for home inspection, find out whether the seller has tax liens
Washington Post
Q: We placed a contract on a home that should never have been listed in the first place, since it had more than $150,000 in tax liens. Am I entitled to a refund of my inspection fee of $450 since the seller's real estate agent did not perform her due ...

Home weatherization assistance available for eligible households
The Star Beacon
Ohioans participating in the HWAP will receive a home inspection to identify the services necessary to improve their home's energy efficiency. Ohioans with a household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for ...

Times Herald-Record
Dear Monty: 6 tips to resurrect a failed negotiation
Times Herald-Record
Q: A buyer has an accepted offer on a home, and a home inspection has revealed several items that are defects. The buyer's attorney delivered a letter to the seller's attorney stating that all work discovered in the inspection has to be completed by ...