Using the HUD 203(k) Mortgage Insurance Program to Reduce the Risk of Lung Cancer in People The Section 203(k) mortgage financing program is the Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) primary tool for rehabilitating and improving single family homes. The program allows home buyers to finance the purchase and repair or improvement of a home using a single […]
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UTILIZING YOUR HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR RADON MITIGATION SYSTEM We recently read in an article from the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) Radon Reporter that Health Savings & Flex Spending Accounts can pay for a radon mitigation system instillation per IRS Code “Section 213- Medical, Dental, etc., Expenses”, as: Under § 213(d)(1)(A), medical
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Home-buyers need every tool at their disposal to understand the labyrinth of Residential Real Estate. One tool we gain a lot of information from is the National Association of Realtors “Realtor Magazine”. Have a Question? Use their search bar to locate informative articles or just review their “Daily News Articles” where you will find articles
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DON’T SHOP PRICE, SHOP EXPERIENCE!!!! You’ve finally found the home of your dreams & can see a light at the end of the tunnel. But now you find out that you have a 7 Day Home Inspection & Radon Testing Contingency period & need to hire an inspector ASAP!!!! One of the BIGGEST MISTAKES you could make
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Tom & Greg enjoyed having a chance to relax and enjoy the ambiance of the Barrel Oak Winery at the Greater Piedmont Realtor Annual Meeting.
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A short instructional video explaining the key steps to emergency preparedness, including: being informed, making a plan, building a kit, and getting involved. PREPARE FOR SEVERE WEATHER An emergency kit prepared with supplies. Include things such as: Alternate fuel source for heating your home, Flashlights and batteries, Blankets, Food that needs no cooking or
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Weather you’re a first-time buyer or a veteran homeowner downsizing or trading up, these valuable tips can help streamline your real estate transaction by making it go quicker and smoother, with the help of our Virginia State Licensed, Insured, & New Resident Structure Certified Home Inspectors.
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Does your attic contain vermiculite insulation? According to the Zonolite Attic Insulation Trust, approximately 80% of the vermiculite sold in this country before 1990 came from a mine in Libby, MT that was contaminated with asbestos. The product was primarily sold under the brand name “Zonolite.” The EPA recommends treating all vermiculite insulation as if
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Secure Home Inspections, LLC. is pleased to announce that Tom Mitchell is now credentialed as a Certified Master Inspector (CMI)®, which is the inspection industry’s TOP professional designation. The Master Inspector Certification Board has awarded the Certified Master Inspector (CMI)® designation to Mr. Mitchell for demonstrating the highest level of competency by completing 1,000 fee-paid
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HUD Resources aid in home-ownership, default / foreclosure prevention, & even offer assistance for renters. . . Are you considering purchasing a home, refinancing to get out of a loan that is pulling you under, or are you like many others struggling to stay in your current home? Before looking anywhere else for advice, start with
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