While many real estate agents have their clients wait to get required municipal inspections until they get a contract, I encourage home sellers get municipal inspections before they put their home on the market. One reason for getting the municipal inspection up front...
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Radon Risk in Missouri Homes
Originally posted 12/2011 See U.S. interactive map Did you know that high levels of radon, a naturally occurring gas that we breathe every day, is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer? Did you know that it is easy to find out if the radon rate in your home is...
read moreContract Accepted…What Comes Next?
The fun part of buying a home is picking out the property. But before you can move your couch into the living room and pick out new paint colors, there are some steps that you need to take to prepare for closing day. Buyer Tasks: Accepted Contract until Closing When I...
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A few days ago, I had about 5 inches of snow sitting on my roof. I recently had my roof inspected, so I wasn’t concerned that the melting snow would cause any leaks. Do you think this roof leaked during our recent snow??? I drive by this home every...
read moreNew Construction – Why Hiring an Inspector can Save you Money
If you are looking in the St. Louis region for new construction, don’t skip hiring a building inspector to check out the home for you. Many home buyers assume that since the builder had to pass the local municipal inspections that there is no added benefit for...
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