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Waiting for home inspection results can be nerve-wracking—for both the seller and the buyer. But knowing what parts of a home will fail the test can help alleviate some stress and shock. No home is perfect, and few inspections will earn an A+. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, read through our list of the 15 most common things that cause a home to fail inspection and what you can do to fix them. 1. Roofing Issues A home inspector will climb your roof, looking for missing, curling, or crumbling shingles. Depending on its condition, or your roof is over 20 years old, your inspector might suggest you budget for a new roof, which can cost $25,000 on average to... Read more
Not sure renovations are worth it? Where you’re located will matter a lot. Whether you’re flipping a house, prepping to rent one out, or just improving your...
To keep your building systems operating at peak performance, let’s examine the five most commonplace HVAC problems and potential solutions. When your HVAC system was...
While he was campaigning last year, Mayor Eric Adams promised that he would produce 25,000 units of supportive and affordable housing by converting shuttered hotels....
Gas stoves are being pushed into obsolescence in New York City after the City Council voted in December 2021 to ban the use of natural gas in all new buildings, and,...
Whether you invest in Tesla panels, new solar shingles, or a mix of wind turbines and panels, there are a ton of renewable energy options that lead to long-term savings for your home. Since the 1970s energy crisis, solar energy has been making inroads into homes across the United States—and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. You’ve probably seen some of the hundreds of thousands of solar panels that are popping up across the country daily as an increasing number of Americans choose to power their lives with renewable energy. According to Solar Energy Industries Association, solar has had an average annual growth rate of 50% over the past 10 years in the United... Read more
There is no clear line defining the difference between a rehab and a fixer upper. Generally, a fixer only needs some relatively inexpensive cosmetic improvements to...
One year after starting work, the second phase of Pasadena’s 388 condominiums is fully-framed just south of the Paseo mall. The project, which is being built...
In 2018, the California Senate passed Senate Bill 721. The bill imposes new safety standards for apartment decks and balconies and has far-reaching implications for...
The coronavirus pandemic taught many apartment owners and developers how to make their properties safer, healthier places for their residents to call home. During the...
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