🏡 What Does “Contingent Upon the Seller Finding Suitable Housing” Mean?
In some Vermont real estate transactions, a seller may accept an offer contingent upon the seller finding suitable housing. This means the seller agrees to sell ...
When purchasing a home, many buyers focus on the roof, foundation, plumbing, and electrical systems, but what about the chimney?
If the property has a fireplace, wood stove, pellet stove, or furnace that vents through a chimney, a profession...
🏡 Should You Conduct a Radon Test When Purchasing a Home?
Yes, and here’s why it truly matters.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock.
It can seep into homes throug...
When you’re making an offer on a home, especially in a competitive market, you may hear the term escalation clause.
Here’s what it means and how it works:
An escalation clause allows a buyer to automatically increase their offer price...
🏡 Buying a house while renting? Read this before you give notice to your landlord.
One of the biggest questions I get from buyers is “When should I tell my landlord I’m moving out?”
The short answer: not too early.
📄 Step ...
Water testing should be considered when purchasing a home. Water testing looks for contaminants you can’t see, smell, or taste. This can include coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrates, arsenic, lead, iron, manganese, and other naturally occurri...
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Having a real estate attorney involved throughout the transaction is incredibly important 🏡⚖️
A qualified attorney helps protect your interests every step of ...
Don’t Skip the Septic or Sewer Line Inspection When Buying a Home 🚽 Whether a home is connected to a private septic system or a public sewer, inspecting the wastewater system is a critical step in the home-buying process.
For homes with...