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• Window Stains, Window Leaks

  

  Water stains on window sills is often a source of anxiety for home buyers, and it’s the home inspector’s job to help determine if the stains are the sign of a... Read more

  The 09 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Trees, Power Lines, Responsibility

  

  The two most common issues I find with overhead power lines during home inspections are trees rubbing up against them and exposed contacts that present an... Read more

  The 30 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Musty Basement Smells

  

  One of the houses we worked on was built in 1952 and was just listed. The Owner doesn't live there and called us after she got feedback that there is a musty... Read more

  The 06 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Hidden Village... Golden Valley's Best Kept Secret

  

  Small (but not too small), affordable homes in walkable communities is a mantra I hear over and over again when working with buyers. Hidden Village is a small... Read more

  The 28 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Edina Promenade... Suburban Walkway Yields High Walk Score

  

  Looking for a condo/townhome in a suburban setting with a high walk score? Be sure to check out the area around the Edina Promenade, which connects the paths... Read more

  The 21 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Chimney Repairs: Be Careful of Who You Hire

  

  I don't get hired to re-inspect chimney repairs often, but when I do, I'm often disgusted. Here's how it works: the home inspector says the chimney needs... Read more

  The 02 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Repairs to Consider When Selling

  

  I ran across another great article by Elizabeth Weintraub and thought I would pass it along: Quick fixes before selling a home always pay off, but which... Read more

  The 20 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Repairs After the Home Inspection: Are Re-Inspections Necessary?

  

  I know from experience that maybe half of the repairs will be completed properly, and the other half either won't be done or will be done incorrectly. I... Read more

  The 16 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Garages

  

  When I meet a Client and tour their home, I always talk about the importance of decluttering.....shelves, closets, rooms etc. But, it's also really important... Read more

  The 13 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• What Baby Boomers and First-time Homebuyers Have in Common

  

  First-time homebuyers dominated the housing market the last two years but Baby Boomers have been more prevalent this year grabbing bargains of a lifetime. They... Read more

  The 26 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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