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Right way to do stucco repair
Q: I have narrowed a leak in my stucco wall to the lower corners of a window. Below it, I had a small firewood pass-through door removed. I've watched various other stucco repairs on our house, and I'm pretty handy, so I have a pretty good idea of what I need to do, but I have a few questions:
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10 Ways to Prepare for Home Ownership
Here are 10 Ways to Prepare for Home Ownership...
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Why home purchases fall apart at last minute
Most buyers and sellers feel relieved when the negotiations are done and the purchase agreement has been signed by all parties. It's a milestone. But, you might want to hold off celebrating until the transaction closes.
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Buying to flip not smart in today's market
There are deals to be made in the current real estate market. Home buyers in many areas finally have the upper hand. Ironically, buyers tend to pull back when the market is soft and buy when the market is high.
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Pest repairs are turnoff for buyers
In a perfect world, houses wouldn't deteriorate over time. In reality, the wear begins as soon as a house is built. Older houses tend to have more maintenance issues. But even new homes can develop problems within a few years if they were poorly constructed.
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Home seller quandary: Fix up house or offer credit?
Sellers who anticipate losing money if they sell their home may wonder why they should spend a dime fixing the place up for sale. Isn't this throwing good money after bad? Even sellers with plenty of equity in their homes often figure the way to get the most out of the sale is to cut sale costs to a minimum.
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Do new homes really need a home inspection?
Dear Barry,
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What's causing my mold infestation?
Q: I have mold developing underneath a window in my bedroom. The window faces north-northwest and never has sun on it. I wonder if the mold could be caused simply by moisture accumulating in the room, or is it a more serious problem, such as a leaking window frame?
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