There are many solid reasons to consider buying an old house. In a sense, you are buying a piece of history by choosing to invest in a property that has been standing for years, or even decades. However, there are a few crucial considerations you need to think about before you put down your down …
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The home buying process involves plenty of experts, from realtors to mortgage lenders. Even before purchasing a home, a homebuyer has to work with lawyers and local authorities to clear up paperwork for a sale. Home inspectors provide an objective analysis of a home’s condition, offering a third-party perspective on the property’s safety and condition. …
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Since 2002, June has been recognized as National Home Ownership Month, a time to celebrate all things home. First used as a strategy to increase home ownership in the 1990s, National Home Ownership Month has evolved over time, and during the past 15 months, we have discovered just how important our homes really are. A home provides …
For most of us, buying a home is the most important purchase we will ever make in our lives. The house is where you start to have a life with your partner and your whole family. In addition, owning a home can give you a special feeling of security. However, all these won’t happen if …
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Whether you are selling or buying a property, you will need a home inspector service in the future. The home inspector can examine a house on the market to help the seller or buyer identify potential problems on the property. Through their help, the homeowner and buyer can decide their next steps. The homeowner can …
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A basic home inspection can tell you a lot about a house, but there is a lot more you can learn. Since this is likely the largest expenditure that you will ever undertake, it makes sense to take your time to be sure you aren’t buying problems. That’s why Ally has created a five-part course …
Purchasing real estate is no simple transaction since it requires plenty of paperwork and procedures to transfer ownership of the property. Unlike buying commercial goods like cars and smartphones, a homebuyer won’t have reviews or customer testimonials to confirm the quality of the home. This is why there are experts you can consult to verify …
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The spring is one of the greatest times for bad storms to arise in the South. Hail storms can strike without much warning, leaving you with little time to react. Being prepared in advance—and knowing what to do—can help you stay safe and keep damage to a minimum. Hail Hail is a type of solid …
Severe weather can happen anytime—and here in the South, it happens frequently. In the last few months we have seen hazardous conditions produced by thunderstorms, including damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, flooding and flash flooding in Alabama and Georgia. Here are some steps you can take to be as prepared as possible when tornadoes strike. …
ALLY Home Inspector Mike Mueller spent the first four years of his life in the border town of Burgalben, Germany. His Massachusetts-born mother met his German father while he was in the U.S. They returned to Germany together where they married and started their family. When Mike was four, the family moved to the U.S., …
