Posts from September 2019

Selling a home is an exciting endeavor. Whether you've sold a home previously or if this is your first time, you likely already realize that this process involves many steps. Before you get ready to list your house for sale, we suggest putting these ten items on your home-selling checklist.

1. Hire an Amazing Real Estate Agent
   Hiring a dynamic real estate agent from a trusted agency should be your first task. A reliable, experienced and knowledgeable agent will help you get the most for your home and make the process as worry-free as possible.
2. Gather All Important Paperwor...

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It seems like a no-brainer. You're a handy person, and you're simply building a little screened porch onto your family room area. None of your neighbors can see it, and it's not going to have anything more inside except for a few electrical outlets and a ceiling fan. Plus, maybe some vinyl planking, walls, and windows. Even the roof is just corrugated metal. You're following the instructions on a YouTube DIY video, and it's going great so far.

But what happens if you get caught without a building permit? Can you get in trouble for this very straight-forward and unobtrusive project? Why do building permits exist in the first place? Changes to your home go on the record because it's important that homeowners do things correctly, following the current safety codes for electrical, plumbing, and structure. Doing it wrong could mean exposed wires, short-circ...

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