Expert Advice from Amy & Kyle Bergquist at Keller Williams Legacy Partners
The question I’m getting more and more these days is “Does this house run on gas or oil?” Buyers never seemed to care much about heating fuel type before, but now sky high oil prices are pushing it to the front of everyone’s mind. But this winter is going to be a rough one for heating costs, no matter what type of fuel you use. The Courant recently had an interesting article regarding homeowners looking
Whenever my clients have a home inspection performed, I always recommend that they also have a radon test performed. Radon is an odorless and tasteless gas that is released when uranium decays in soil and rocks. It is just about everywhere, at varying concentration levels. It can enter a home through cracks in the walls and floor of your foundation and collect indoors. It can also be released by building materials or well water. If
“Does the house have ample closet space? Is there additional storage room in the garage or basement?” I get this question all the time because, well, most of us have a lot of stuff. But do you know how much your “stuff” is worth? What would happen if there was a fire and everything was destroyed? Would you have adequate replacement coverage with your insurance policy? The New York Times recently published an article that
Last year I paid $3500 to heat my home for the entire year. Due to the fact that my house was built in 1910 and has no real insulation in the walls and 45 original windows, I know that my house doesn’t stand a chance at being energy efficient. You, on the the other hand, may be able to improve the energy efficiency of your home, and here’s a free way to find out… If
The warm weather is SO over. It’s about time to turn the heat on. Some of you may use your fireplace for ambiance, some of you may use it for warmth. Whatever its purpose, please make sure your chimney is inspected on a yearly basis if you plan on using your fireplace. The chimney professional will tell you if it needs to be cleaned or if more extensive corrective work needs to be done. The