Posts Tagged ‘Sammamish homes’
Weathered siding Issues?
Certain sides of a house or anything in particular receive the brunt of the punishment of the weather. Here in Western WA, it seems to be primarily Southern & Western exposure. The combination of the sun, wind, rain, and varying degrees can wreak havoc on wood. I am here at an inspection with an inspector…
Read MoreHomes With Existing Tenants
Are you looking at a house to purchase AND the house has an existing tenant? If you’re thinking that you can just evict the tenant so you can move in, not so fast. There are definitely some things to consider. Even if you plan on keeping the property as a rental, has little pearls of…
Read MoreTitle And A Few Differences
The word title is a collective term for all your legal rights to own, use and dispose of land. Title includes all previous ownership, uses and transfers. In order to insure the transfer of real estate property, a title search must be performed. Title insurance protects against the possibility of future loss should your legal…
Read MoreMoss On Pavement
This was a suggested to me by an inspector in treating moss on pavement. I think killing the moss prior to power washing creates less effort when power washing. I’ve done it on my brick walls and seems to work well. I look forward to hearing how it works for you.
Read MoreHouse Cleaning Special!
Here’s an item of value for those who hate house cleaning or those who just need a break. It’s a 3 package deal, each cleaning is $99 for a total of $297 which includes up to 8 work hours worth of service per cleaning. Please call Pro-Maids for further detail.
Read MoreFiling Bankruptcy As a Homeowner
This information comes via Doug Pittman & Elizabeth Pedersen of Chicago Title. Filing Bankruptcy while being a homeowner can be confusing. Responsibilities are relieved for a fresh start but judgements remain connected to the property. A relief of judgement is possible but even that can be refused by the judge if he/she feels there is…
Read MoreUphill Sloped Lots & Drainage
Uphill lots can create situations that are very costly to fix. In this situation, the topography of the backyard slopes to the house which resulted in the homeowner having to install drainage systems to properly manage the surface water. Properly managed surface water can prevent a huge headache in the future.
Read MoreContractor Liens
Frequently repair work is done on property prior to the closing of a sale. What if the seller doesn’t pay for the repair work and a mechanics lien is recorded after the closing? Keep in mind that the priority of the mechanics lien is established when the work begins, not when the lien is recorded.…
Read MoreEasements & License Agreements?
Ever wonder if easements stay with the land or if they are just granted to a particular person? It really depends on how it is set up. When a new easement is created it must be signed not only by the owner of the property it will cross but also by any mortgage holder. If…
Read MoreJohn & Daniele Donatelli, Ecstatic Homesellers
Here’s a testimony from John & Daniele Donatelli…”Sandy’s proactive marketing and outstanding communication resulted in such a positive experience that we are forever advocates of Sandy and his service…especially in a climate where many people we have met had a “not so positive” experience with their chosen real estate agent. When our home first became…
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