Central Virginia is an area known to have radon gas levels that exceed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) actionable limit. Yet many homeowners have never tested for the presence and volume of radon that may be hiding in their homes.
What is radon gas? Is radon gas commonly found in Central Virginia homes? Is it dangerous? What can you do if radon is detected? Let us break down these - and many more questions - in our step-by-step guide geared to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy in your dream home. In this in-depth guide, we’ll answer these questions:
By the end, you’ll have all the information you need to stay safe and healthy from a little-known silent killer.
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The top benefits of owning real estate include generating investment income, providing a stable housing solution, and owning an appreciating asset that builds wealth for retirement. However, many fringe benefits come along with property ownership, and tax benefits are some that many underestimate or simply overlook.
Before you file this year, homeowners, farmers, investors, and landowners should be aware of all the tax benefits that your property provides this tax season. And if you don’t yet own a home but plan to, make sure you speak with a trusted advisor before you file to understand how lenders view your income when it’s time to borrow - especially if you are self-employed. You may do a double-take before claiming a bunch of write-offs. Here are 8 questions property owners should ask before hitting submit. Even if selling is a long way off, it is important to know the factors that reduce or raise your property’s fair market value. Your home’s value is a key factor in determining how much equity you cash out when it’s time to sell. Your equity cash out is a key factor in determining how much house you can buy the next go around.
While some factors are outside your control, making sound decisions on the ones you can control helps the chips fall in your favor when it is time to sell. With your financial and future home prospects riding on your property value, here are six things all homeowners should know affect property values. For many, the new year starts in August – not January. Back to school season brings about new routines that we settle into for the upcoming months.
Getting your home back on track before it’s back to school makes the transition a lot less stressful. Here are our top tips for decluttering and organizing your home in a snap. In Part 1 of this series, we highlighted how homeowners can access the necessary up-front cash through savings, investment accounts, equity in their home and other solutions to purchase a home before they sell.
Having a place to go before you list is the key to being able to list confidently in a low inventory, seller’s market. But even homeowners who can’t access upfront cash have options. I present Part 2 of my case. Many homeowners are hesitant to list their home because…where on earth will they go once they do? Proud claims about double digit showings, multiple offers, and outrageous bidding wars sound great…until you realize that’s the competition you are up against when it’s your turn to buy!
Many sit on the sidelines - unmoved by sales pitches and rightly concerned about the next step for their family. But what if I told you that there are ways to navigate a transition successfully even in the toughest market? And, no, it doesn’t include your family finding themselves homeless. Don’t believe me? Allow me five minutes to present my case in the first of this two-part series. You just may find yourself convinced beyond a reasonable doubt. Over 200 Million Americans planned summer travel last year. This year, early planning and summer holidays are already underway.
Before you leave for your well-earned trip, don’t forget to pack the sunscreen and complete our Home Away Checklist! Taking these 15 steps ensures your home is as safe as possible while you are away enjoying the sun and fun. If you are thinking of buying a home, the 2023 housing market promises to be especially challenging to navigate. Here are 3 reasons why, and how you should respond.
Caring for your home maintains its value, preserves equity and increases its desirability for both you and future buyers.
"Big repair items often start off as small things we overlook for months," says Brad Gamlin, owner of Advanced Home Inspections in Richmond, VA. He says "the most important things a homeowner can do is the small maintenance stuff - changing your filters monthly, unclog your gutters, caulk small seams, etc." As you shed your home’s winter skin this year, add these important steps to your spring routine to keep it clean, safe and valued at top dollar! The 2023 real estate market is eclipsed by higher interest rates, strong home values and swirling fears over economic uncertainty. Savvy consumers watching national trends and headlines question if it’s time to buy…or time to wait.
Here are 4 questions to ask to help you decipher if 2023 is your year. |
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