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Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. Question. Chelsea from Kalamazoo, MI writes: Hi Brian, I’m ready to plunge into real estate investing but there seems to be too […] source https://rss.app/articles/862477a672d6712eba02c4fedb4264c6f71bbf5c59b203674845d7e34249c09a46ba8050956228abde71b8dcd10d5ab45941ff448ac9cfa940fb58b83e6d25a34afc26c9028dba326e36d2d838d8c87bf5f035a7aaf54f85

If you're purchasing your first home, you've likely heard about home warranties during your research process. With so many source https://rss.app/articles/862477a672d6712eba02c4fedb4264c6f71bbf5c59b203674845c2f8400ac59b02a28108cf6428bcdf71a8dcd10f19b94b0bf748c8ddc8a940fb42b2326425b158fa35dc09d4aa73216b96996198d472e2

Split-level homes that feature rooms on multiple floors were all the rage in the 1970s, and though they’re not nearly as popular today, they do seem to be making a comeback. That’s according to an analysis of data from Google, which shows that searches for split-level homes have been increasing since 2004, reaching an all-time […] source https://rss.app/articles/862477a672d6712eba02c4fedb4264c6f71bbf5c59b203674845c5e0450dd6c543be98188e2725b6d639af9e9d1612fb5948fc45dec1d2e30cb707af3a6f69af4afb26d304c5fc652064949a6598d56d

Housing starts fell by a fairly alarming 9.4% in September to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.26 million units, according to new data from the Commerce Department. The multifamily sector, which includes apartments and condos, saw new starts fall by 28.2% to just 338,000. Single-family home starts were up 0.3% to 918,000 units. The decline […] source https://rss.app/articles/862477a672d6712eba02c4fedb4264c6f71bbf5c59b203674845deff5c17cb8648f69d09837839aa9638b9d0900d19b31144e35e8acac9ed4db24faf2c2c7ba740a533d502d9a139353ccacd2e87902bb9af2df8efe34e922446f60abd150b

Whether it is a cosmetic or a mechanical reason for upgrading a toilet, you may not know all the choices that are involved to choose the right one for your home.   The current toilet may have cracks or leaks in the bowl or tank.   It could be the aggravation of constant clogging or inefficient flushing.   Maybe there is damage in the porcelain bowl or built-up mineral deposits that are clogging the inlet holes or syphon tube. If frequent repairs have you on a first name basis with the plumber, it may be time to consider replacing the toilet.   There are a lot of things to consider and the following list may help you sort through the choices. Round, oval or compact oval ... There are two basic shapes of toilets: round and oval.   The round bowl requires less space and are less expensive.   The oval or elongated tend to be more comfortable but require more space from the wall than round ones.    Most manufacturers produce a compact oval m...

By: Loans Canada Reverse mortgages have been the talk of the nation as many Canadians feel as though they lack sufficient funds for their retirement. In source https://rss.app/articles/862477a672d6712ebf10d2bcd55469ccec06bb0549f30d274706d9f70616c79e4aa99d18cf6722abcf3bbdd4994904b55d4be507cec691e740b84bb93e2e

The Canadian housing market continues to strengthen throughout the autumn, as sales and prices experienced solid gains in September, according to the source https://rss.app/articles/862477a672d6712ebf10d2bcd55469ccec06bb0549f30d274706d9f70607d08d4ef69d18927e28b4d939ae9ece5446ef13

As the federal election draws nearer, one topic has been at the forefront of nearly every major party’s platform: housing affordability across the nation. source https://rss.app/articles/862477a672d6712ebf10d2bcd55469ccec06bb0549f30d274706d9f7061ecd874cba9d1ccf642cadd233b2d290491fb94955ff44c085cff153a04fa4723338f700a7

Condensation occurs when the air has too much moisture in it which is felt as high humidity.   The water deposits on various surfaces that are cooler than the air itself.   Several things can contribute to the high humidity such as cooking, dishwashers, clothes dryers, bathing and long showers.   If the home has a crawl space under the floor, inadequate ventilation or insulation can cause moisture in the home.  There seems to be a difference of opinions about whether to vent or not vent.  First, determine if you are having a problem and then, weigh the options available to find the best solution. Condensation that forms on windows and other surfaces in your home can cause damage to window trim, frames, drywall, floor coverings and sub-floors as well and the interior framing. To reduce condensation in a home, the moisture saturating the air needs to be reduced.   Just as steam from a shower can fog a mirror, warm air holds more moisture.   When th...

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