Doing Your Final Walk-Through
Do you know what to check on your final walk-through of the property you're about to buy? Barbara Buchholz explains the purpose of your final walk-through, what to look for, and what to keep in mind.
Start a tradition in your new home to keep fresh cut flowers from your local market on your kitchen table, and in unexpected places like your powder room or even master bathroom. They're inexpensive, seasonal and will brighten your mood.
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Choosing the Right Mortgage Rate Ilyce Glink is the bestselling author of 100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask,
and is the Managing Editor of Right at Home Daily.
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Home Inspection: 18 Red Flags To Look For
Unless you have ample cash flow, it isn't financially feasible to hire a home inspector
every time you find a house you like. But you can protect your investment by training your eyes to detect possible home
weaknesses. And then you can base your offer on any future maintenance or renovation costs. Our real estate attorney has some red flags to look for.