Changing addresses? Chattanooga Home Inspection 10 tips for busy baby boomers For many Americans, moving households represents a fresh start and a chance to improve quality of life. Last year, some 39.4 million Americans changed residences, thanks in part to better affordability in the housing market. That doesn’t mean, however, that everyone’s moving…
DetailsMake the most of your landscaping projects this year with Chattanooga Home Inspector tips Home improvement projects aren’t constrained to a single season, but during these warmer months, your focus is no longer simply on your home’s indoors. Now there’s outdoor yard work to do as well, and if you’re looking to recreate your…
DetailsChattanooga Home Inspection Simple summer home maintenance tips for comfort and energy savings Things will soon be heating up all over the country. In fact, the average U.S. household will spend 3 percent more on electricity bills this summer than in 2017, due to rising retail electricity prices and higher usage, according to the…
DetailsChattanooga Home Inspectors suggest 5 questions to ask when shopping for a mortgage Buying a home is a major financial commitment. It’s exciting, but can also be confusing and overwhelming. Choosing the best mortgage that fits your needs is an important first step and first-time homebuyers, in particular, should research the many options and know…
DetailsOn June 15, 1976, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) instituted the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards – more commonly referred to as the “HUD Code.” With these regulations, HUD defined the safety and quality standards required for construction of a manufactured home. This was a pivotal…
DetailsChattanooga Home Inspection Insider tips and tactics for buying a home in a seller’s market Whether you’re a millennial looking to buy your first home or a boomer thinking about downsizing your empty nest, you’re probably aware that it’s a seller’s market out there. Homes are selling at lightning speed, bidding wars are…
DetailsHome improvements to help your home sell faster and for more money with Chattanooga Home Inspection The real estate market is heating up, and if you’re planning to sell your home in the future, you want it to sell quickly and for as high of a price as possible. By taking proactive action now, you…
DetailsWith spring officially arriving, home improvement season is swinging into full gear. Fair warning to homeowners looking to hire a professional Chattanooga home inspector, 2018 is predicted to be a record-breaker. A recent study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University projects home improvement spending will approach $340 billion this year –…
DetailsIf you love the idea of being a landlord and don’t mind being on duty around the clock, Chattanooga Home Inspection suggests buying an investment property may be the wealth-building option for you. Property values have enjoyed a steady increase over the decades. That’s why real estate has earned its reputation as a sound investment…
DetailsChattanooga Home Inspection identifies Silent destroyers: Tips to spot termites and prevent infestation There are many reasons that termites have gained the nickname “silent destroyers.” Five billion reasons, in fact. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. each year. If left unchecked, they can silently chew through the structural…
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