Home Safety Tips for Sellers - 01/29/08 11:15 AM
Obivously an unoccupied house can be a target for burglars. Of nearly all the burglaries reported in 2006, an estimated 66 percent occurred in private residences. Most occurred during the day when the house was unoccupied. As a real estate agent, this knowledge can perhaps be used to help convince sellers who might have already moved out to take the leap and do some home maintenance even though the aren't staying living in the home. An abandoned property may be a prime target, especially one with little curb appeal. Some tips to pass on might be:
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Making Cents out of Replacing a Roof - 01/21/08 11:39 AM
Precipitation of any form, rain or snow, can cause additional problems if leaks in the roof allow the water to leak into the home. Water damage can cause mold, mildew and rot that if left untreated can damage wall coverings or even structural components of the home. No one wants to think about roof replacement. It can be costly, and, well, lets be honest, not very exciting.
One of the things to evaluate when adding roof replacement to your home maintenance schedule is whether you want to add the new shingles on top of the old ones, or start from scratch with a new roof, including new flashing. 
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