by Manny | Dec 1, 2020 | Home Maintanance
Homeownership comes with some types of things that renters don’t have to worry about, like home maintenance. But there’s plenty of perks that make owning a home such an important part of the American Dream. There’s nothing quite like the freedom to...
by Manny | Nov 17, 2020 | Home Maintanance
In the process of buying a home? It’s important to keep in mind that your mortgage pre-approval is based on your current financial situation. Between the time you’re prequalified and the time you close on your home loan, you don’t want your financial...
by Manny | Nov 10, 2020 | Home Maintanance
New car smell is divine, but the smell of a newly-built home might be even better. Pristine carpets, freshly painted walls, the scent of freshly-cut lumber lingering in the air — it’s hard to beat the excitement of taking ownership of a brand new property....
by Manny | Nov 3, 2020 | Home Maintanance
Do you understand the difference between a property appraisal and a home inspection? Surveys show that many home buyers — even those who have purchased homes before – have some level of confusion about these two key aspects of a home purchase. Appraisals are...
by Manny | May 14, 2019 | Home Maintanance
Garage doors can be extremely dangerous, especially in older homes. Older wood overhead garage doors are extremely heavy and require large springs to assist with lifting them. These springs can break when expanded and cause serious damage and or injury. To prevent...
by Manny | Mar 7, 2019 | Home Maintanance
I often find exposed wiring in attics while doing home inspections on Long Island. The above picture was taken during a recent home inspection. While the homeowner was smart enough to put wire nuts on the ends of the “live wires” he failed to...