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Major Systems to Beware of When Buying a Home

There is nothing worse than buying a home and then shortly thereafter being hit with a huge repair bill. That is why some buyers offer an included home maintenance insurance contract. This may be a good idea when buying an older home but even they are often inconvenient to deal with. A perfect example is my daughter who purchased a home with a “warranty” and shortly thereafter her HVAC system stopped cooling. So she called the warranty company and they eventually sent out a repair person. Two weeks later it isn’t working again, so after another couple of weeks another repair person arrives and this goes on for a couple of months until eventually, they ended up making a major repair (after many threats from my son-in-law).  The problem is the warrantee company hires the cheapest labor and only authorizes the minimum of repairs. If you were hiring the contractor you would look for quality workmanship and buyer satisfaction… but that is not their priority.

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5 Potential Maintenance Headaches for Older Homes

While property maintenance is a concern that no homeowner can afford to ignore, it can be an even more important issue for older homes. Overlooking issues with your home’s roof, foundation or plumbing systems can lead to frequent problems, higher repair costs and potentially bigger problems such as flood damage. A few helpful tips can go a long way towards keeping your maintenance and upkeep expenses from getting out of hand.

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Think Ahead: 4 Steps You Can Take Now to Prevent Expensive Home Repairs Later

Home ownership can be a source of continual pride and happiness for both you and your family. However, even the most well-maintained home can also be accompanied by a multitude of costly home maintenance activities. In this article we will discuss several preemptive measures that you can take to avoid the most expensive types of home repair.

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Renting an Older Home? 4 Utility Cost-Saving Updates

If you’re renting an older home, you may discover that utility costs are more than you might expect. There are several reasons that you may be paying more than in a newer home. Often, they are little issues that can easily be fixed for just a few dollars. Consider making a few updates to your rental to save money in the long run. Just be sure to get landlord’s approval before beginning any project.

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Plumbing Problems: 4 Tips for the Amateur DIY Plumber

Being a first-time homeowner can be both exciting and overwhelming. You can take pride in knowing that each payment that you make towards your home loan is helping you build equity in your home. While building equity is something to be proud of, now that you are the homeowner, gone are the days where you can call your landlord if something goes wrong with the plumbing. It’s now your responsibility to pay for the repairs that you need whenever something breaks down. A good way to save on the cost of the repairs is to learn to do it yourself. If you’re starting to notice that something isn’t right with your plumbing, here are some DIY tips:

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Frugal Finances: 5 Ways to Save Money on Home Bills

Home expenses can creep up significantly, often without your realizing it’s happening. Price increases and the growing need for everyday services can eat into your income rapidly. But you can take control of your home expenses, if you carefully review how you are spending your money now, and make a few changes to live more frugally. Here are 5 ideas that can get you started on saving money:

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