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Buyer Beware, Or Why You NEED a Home Inspection

After your offer is accepted by the seller, the ten-day period begins for “due diligence.” A thorough home inspection is vital to learn whether or not repairs are needed immediately. That will lead to negotiation of who’s going to pay for them. You have the right to cancel the purchase contract if you change your mind within a specific window. Continue reading

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Grandpa says, “NO POLYBUTYLENE!”

Many homes in Tucson built between the late 1970s and 1996 still have polybutylene water supply pipes. This material deteriorates after15-20 years through exposure to chlorinated water, and should be replaced before it causes significant damage to your home. How to identify it; how to deal with it during the purchase process. Continue reading

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