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The Trend of Outdoor Living

Isn’t it nice to retire to the comfort of your living room after dinner, perhaps to enjoy a movie on your big-screen tv above your fireplace?  Now imagine doing this outside.  Wouldn’t that be a treat? What is outdoor living?  Outdoor living is when you create a space in your yard that is specifically made for enjoying the outdoors.  Kind of like bringing the inside to the outside.  This trend is becoming more popular, even in climates that experience all four seasons. What are the options? Outdoor living can be as simple as a porch swing or more elaborate, such…

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Latent Defect vs. Material Fact

What is a Latent Defect? A latent defect is anything that the homeowner knows is a defect in the house. They are things that wouldn’t show in a simple inspection and if someone were walking through the house, they wouldn’t necessarily know of this defect or be able to see it.  Mold, previous fires, issues with the foundation or any kind of leaks are prime examples of latent defects. It’s important to disclose these defects because they could threaten a person’s health or safety. What is a Material Fact? A material fact is anything about the property that could affect…

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4 Things Your Agent Should Be Asking You When Selling Your Home

When you’re looking for the right real estate agent to sell your home, you shouldn’t be the only one asking questions. If your agent is truly trying to maximize your situation so that the outcome is the best for you, here are four questions they should be asking. What do you love the most about your house? As agents, we see potential in a home and we have our opinion on why perspective buyers would love to live there. Until we ask you, the current owner, we cannot see the whole picture. When you live in the home, you experience…

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