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Ahhh, the joys of Seller-hood... you list your home, get a good offer and BAM, you're under contract! The 15 days that follow can prove to be stressful because it's within this time frame that the buyer can choose to have a home inspection completed and/or simply change their mind and walk away from the deal. What does the home inspection involve? Inspectors check everything from the major home systems, exterior, roof, electrical and plumbing. They also test major appliances that are affixed in the home, which doesn't include the refrigerator. There's a misconception that they do a 'tear down' of the home, but it's really more of a general overview. They don't do destructive testing or break down appliances like a service tech would. Sometimes sellers get offended by all the little items listed on the report. No, they're not being picky or trying to sabotage a seller - it's their job (which involves extensive training) to make note of items that need repair, replacing, or even just '...
On the list for topic of discussion at this morning's Beach Care Services Board Meeting was the money raised for the 10th Annual Duck Race held in September 2016. While donation checks are still pouring in, Beach Care Services's members were able to tally about $25,000 thus far. We are still awaiting the numbers for the Dinner at the Beach event held last Tuesday night at Spinnaker Beach Club. We are so excited to see the results from this highly successful event. We kicked off the night with dinner and cocktails served up by Spinnaker then guests made their rounds to the silent auction and raffle prize tables where they were able to enter for some spectacular prizes. The night ended with a gorgeous sunset followed by the announcement of...
We've heard the old Southern expression when someone asks if you're going to an upcoming gathering and one may reply, "Yes, God willing and the creek don't rise." Translation: "I'll be there if nothing happens to me and the creek doesn't flood its banks to the point I can't drive across." Even if you don't have to cross a river or creek, the water CAN RISE and that's exactly what happened in Louisiana in August in areas that haven't flooded in over 500 years! YES, 500 YEARS! [caption id="attachment_7047" align="alignleft" width="300"] Louisiana 500 Year Flood, Aug 2016[/caption] My grandmother lives in South LA and said, "In my entire lifetime I've never seen water come down THAT fast, THAT hard and rise THAT quickly." I know people that lost everything - homes, cars, belongings or even their livelihood. What's worse is that most did NOT have flood insurance. After all, why would you pay for flood insurance if you don't live in a flood zone?! Let me tell you why y...
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