If you have dry rot, you aren’t alone. Every year, around 20 billion feet of wood and boards are destroyed by dry rot in the United States alone. ...
Homeowner Problems
What Is A Stigmatized Property?
A stigmatized property is a property that is shunned by buyers for reasons that aren’t related to the physical condition or features of the house or...
What To Do If You Have A Flea Infestation In Your House
Flea infestations happen, and to people without furbabies in their home. But as expected, the most common cause is when you’ve got a furry friend...
What to do When You Have Basement Flooding
If you have a flooded basement, don’t panic! According to multiple sources like this one and this one, 98% of all basements experience water damage...
What are Squatter’s Rights?
Squatter’s rights are protections given to people who occupy a property without permission. These people are called squatters, and both the...
What to do if Your Water Heater is Leaking
Did you just find a puddle of water around your water heater? Don’t panic! Water heaters leak and it does not always mean you have to replace it....
If Fire Damage “Burns” Your Home, Here Are Your Options
Every 88 seconds, a home fire occurs in the US. Whether it is faulty wiring, a chimney, wildfires, or arson; if you have fire damage in your home...
What is an HOA Lien?
A Homeowner's Association Lien (HOA) lien is a legal claim on your property due to unpaid HOA dues or HOA bylaw violations. Like other property...
What is Hazard Insurance?
Hazard insurance is an insurance policy that protects a property owner against damage to their home or property caused by fires, severe storms,...
The Difference Between Contingent vs Pending in Real Estate
Contingent and Pending are both statuses you’ll see on a home listing when an offer has been made, but they mean different things legally. Pending...