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Regardless of how much preparation you have done, if you are thinking of moving, here are some basic criteria you might find useful to get started:
The place you want: What's the single most important feature for you - the type of property and size; can you see past the flaws in a property?
The Qualities You Desire: What's nearby? How far is it from work or school? How far is the nearest supermarket or drug store? Does it have good proximity to hospitals and doctors?
These tips will help you pack productively and well
A move is only as good as the packing that precedes it. Here are 10 packing tips to make sure your move is flawless.
A move is only as good as the packing that precedes it. Here are 10 packing tips to make sure your move is flawless.
- Clear things out
- Prepare a "load-last" carton
- Be sure to mark each box
- Protect your furniture by covering them
- Get your children involved
- Wrap breakables in colored paper
- Wrap blankets around fragile items
- Create a checklist of packed boxes
- Prune your household plants
- Clean-up once everything is packed
Renovations
Renovating properties has been and always will be one of the most commonly discussed real estate subjects.
Home Inspection Use an expert inspector to avoid major past-deal issues related to problems the untrained eye might not see, including mold due to water damage, roof repair problems or hazards linked to electrical wiring. A comprehensive inspection report also gives you a kind of quick list for repairs.
Contractors Quality contractors can be tough to find. Use written contracts to protect both parties and to build solid business relationships with contractors you can trust.
Your contractor should:
If you are planning to hire a contractor to do construction, renovation, or repair work on your home, remember that 'paying under the table' for a job is not a better deal. If you pay under the table, you probably have no warranty, no remedy for poor workmanship, and you have the added risk of liability if an injury takes place on your property.
Before you hire anyone, be sure to ask a lot of questions, get a written contract, and ask for proof of workers' compensation or equivalent private-liability insurance to cover any injury as well as damage that could occur in your home. This will protect you from being liable for an injury in your home, as well as damage to your home and the worker's equipment.
There are many experienced and reliable contractors working in your community, who are highly skilled, and do business the right way.
Renovating properties has been and always will be one of the most commonly discussed real estate subjects.
Home Inspection Use an expert inspector to avoid major past-deal issues related to problems the untrained eye might not see, including mold due to water damage, roof repair problems or hazards linked to electrical wiring. A comprehensive inspection report also gives you a kind of quick list for repairs.
Contractors Quality contractors can be tough to find. Use written contracts to protect both parties and to build solid business relationships with contractors you can trust.
Your contractor should:
- Be licensed
- Perform the work as contracted and then take responsibility for making sure changes are authorized in writing.
- Hire skilled trades to your level of expectation.
- Oversee the work.
- Maintain liability and property damage insurance.
- Have extensive experience in your type of renovations.
If you are planning to hire a contractor to do construction, renovation, or repair work on your home, remember that 'paying under the table' for a job is not a better deal. If you pay under the table, you probably have no warranty, no remedy for poor workmanship, and you have the added risk of liability if an injury takes place on your property.
Before you hire anyone, be sure to ask a lot of questions, get a written contract, and ask for proof of workers' compensation or equivalent private-liability insurance to cover any injury as well as damage that could occur in your home. This will protect you from being liable for an injury in your home, as well as damage to your home and the worker's equipment.
There are many experienced and reliable contractors working in your community, who are highly skilled, and do business the right way.