Risks of Lead Exposure and What to Do About Them

  Q: What about the water in my community? How do I know if it’s really safe? A: The nation’s aging water infrastructure involves lead pipes or connections; while these were banned for new construction in the late 1980s, many remain in use today. Although they...

The Main Areas of a Home Inspection

When you’re buying a home, what you see isn’t necessarily what you get. The house in question will be presented in its best possible state after being staged with fresh paint, polished floors and tasteful décor. What you can’t see is the foundations, plumbing,...

10 Areas to Check during the Final Walk-Through

As closing approaches, buyers are typically overwhelmed with packing, setting up utilities and services, and ensuring their paperwork is ready to go. But, there’s one last step before you close on a sale: the final walk-through. With so much to do, buyers may be...