Out at Cypress Spring I had a future home owner call me today to confirm that Granite countertops in the kitchen are standard as well as our tile backsplash in the kitchen is standard. I confirmed this is the case, he then asked about the addition of bathroom features and I explained that builders do not install towel wracks and such but if the lighting fixtures...
Every year termites swarm across the U.S. looking for places to establish new colonies. It takes just two of these young winged termites to start a colony and takes an opening of just 1/64th of an inch for them to get into a home. That's why every year 1 U.S. home in 30 is infested. This tool is great it shows you what to look out for and the hiding places that one may...
When a buyer comes into your home, they can be very fussy about small things. If you want to help your home show better and sell faster, follow these simple repairs. Kitchen
Landscaping can make a difference in selling your home. Many homeowners focus too much on improving their interiors and overlook the fact that it is their front yard that creates the essential first impression. A well-landscaped lawn can make the difference in a potential buyer
Final walk-throughs are not a home inspection. It's not a time to begin negotiations with the seller to do repairs, nor is it a contingency. A final walk-through is an inspection performed anywhere from a few hours to five days before closing, and its primary purpose is to make certain that the property is in the condition you agreed to buy -- that agreed-upon repairs, if any, were made and nothing has gone wrong...
SMOKE ALARMS Have a working smoke alarm outside each sleeping area, inside each sleeping area, and on each level of your home.
Did you know, The Fair Housing Act (FHAct) protects all citizens from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap or familial status (families with children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal guardians; pregnant women and people trying to get custody of children under 18). http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/seniors Tamra Wade the team leader of Tamra Wade & Partners in 2007 became a certified aging in place specialist....
Safety measures to childproof your home for every room: Install child-resistant covers on all electrical outlets. Keep dangerous chemicals out of children's reach. For strings and ribbons, follow the six-inch rule. Always use a safety belt on your baby when she is sitting in a bouncy seat or a swing. Shorten curtain and blind cords. Place furniture well away from windows. Use corner bumpers on furniture and fireplace-hearth edges. Place houseplants out of children's reach....
