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matthews nc homebuyers: Get a Radon Inspection When You Buy a Matthews NC Home - 12/26/08 10:49 AM
A radon inspection is one of the elements of a complete home inspection and should be considered when you buy a Matthew NC home.  The NC Offer to Purchase and Contract form even has standard language providing for a radon inspection and creating a process for requesting mitigation if elevated levels are found.
The truth is that radon is rarely an issue in Matthews NC home inspections.  The reason:  real estate agents don't emphasize the radon issue so buyers usually don't  inspect for it.  I just experienced my first elevated radon results from a home inspection in over twenty years of … (0 comments)

matthews nc homebuyers: Buy a Matthews NC Home: Take a Virtual Home Inspection - 12/11/08 06:05 PM
You have scheduled the home inspection for your new Matthews home. 
Did you know that you can go on a virtual home inspection to learn more about what the home inspector will look for?
The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) has a great web site that includes a virtual home inspection.  Take the tour to better understand the various components of the home inspection.
While you are at the ASHI site, you can review the Home Inspector Code of Ethics, get answers to some frequently asked questions about home inspections, and find links to specialized topics such as septic … (0 comments)

matthews nc homebuyers: Buy A Matthews NC Home: Understanding the Home Inspection Process - 12/11/08 06:00 PM
You are buying a home in Matthews NC.  Negotiations with the seller are complete and the home is under contract.  You are about to begin the next phase of the home buying process:  having the home inspected and negotiating repairs.  Unfortunately, for many buyers the home inspection process is more stressful than negotiating the contract.  This series of articles will give you an overview of this process and identify resources to help you make educated decisions about your real estate purchase.
What inspection rights do you have in the North Carolina contract?
You have the right to inspect all permanent improvements … (2 comments)

matthews nc homebuyers: Buy a Matthews NC Home: The Basics of Due Diligence Part 3 - 12/01/08 02:11 PM
You plan to buy a Matthews NC home.  You found several properties that meet your needs.  You walked the lots.  You know the basic characteristics that you could identify by walking around the lot.  Now you want to answer some questions about each property that are not evident from a visit to the property.  Where can you find the details that will help you compare the lots and make a good  decision?
Lot Layout and Location Within the Neighborhood
Start with the Geographic Information System (GIS) of the county where the property is located.  Mecklenburg County calls its property information system … (1 comments)

matthews nc homebuyers: Buy a Matthews NC Home: The Basics of Due Diligence Part 1 - 11/19/08 10:14 AM
You want to buy a home in Matthews NC.  You have located several properties that might meet your family's needs.  What are some of the questions that you should ask about this Matthews NC real estate so that you can make a good buying decision? 
This article is one in a series about exercising due diligence when you buy a Matthews NC home.  I hope to help you develop a set of questions that should be asked about any property that you consider for purchase and then show you how to find the answers.
The Basics
Let's start with the most … (0 comments)

 
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