When you are buying a home with a solar panel, you need to be sure that the panel is an asset and not a liability. The answers to these three questions will help you know the true value of your panels:
Who Was the Installer?
All roof installations, such as for communication antennas and solar panels, can mess with the roof's integrity and make it susceptible to damage. For example, a poorly installed panel can make your roof susceptible to water leakage if it punctures the roof.
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A call from your real estate agent to let you know that someone is interested in seeing your home is music to your ears when your home is for sale. In most instances, you'll want to respond quickly and accept the suggested date and time for the viewing. Doing so is seen as being accommodating to your prospective buyer, which is always a good idea. There are some instances, however, in which it's better to postpone the viewing — even if you've already agreed to it and have to call your agent to cancel.
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As you are preparing to start the process of buying a home, you will need to make sure that you have the knowledge needed to minimize complications while ensuring that you are getting a good deal for your money. For the first-time homebuyer, this entire process can seem as though it will be overwhelmingly complicated. Yet there are a few tips that can expand your knowledge enough to help you avoid these potential problems.
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Spring isn't too far off, so if you are wanting to sell you're home in a few months, then you've got a lot to do. It's always better to get started sooner rather than later. Here are five things that you need to start doing now if you want your home to be ready for the spring real estate market:
1. Hire an Inspector.
The earlier you can hire an inspector, the better off you will be.
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When you purchase a condo within a property that has a Homeowners Association, it's important to understand the roles of both the HOA and the property management company hired by the HOA. The Homeowners Association is usually run by a group of volunteers that also own a condo within the property and are elected as a Board of Director. The HOA takes care of how the community is run, and establishes rules regarding how the property is maintained in order to ensure property values.
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