• Addressing Home Inspection Findings: Dos and Don’ts,Nicolas A Scaron PLLC

    Addressing Home Inspection Findings: Dos and Don’ts

    A home inspection is one of the more important moments in a real estate deal. It gives buyers a real look at the property and usually kicks off some negotiation. Here's how I'd approach it on both sides. If you're the buyer Read the full report, not just the summary, and flag the things that actuall

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  • Why Flood Insurance Matters When Buying Property in Certain Locations,Nicolas A Scaron PLLC

    Why Flood Insurance Matters When Buying Property in Certain Locations

    Flood insurance is one of those things buyers either have to deal with or should at least seriously consider, depending on where the property sits. Here's how it actually breaks down. Flood zones FEMA designates properties as high-risk or low-to-moderate-risk based on flood zone maps. High-risk zone

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  • The Importance of Pre-Approval in Today’s Real Estate Market,Nicolas A Scaron PLLC

    The Importance of Pre-Approval in Today’s Real Estate Market

    If you're planning to buy in this market, getting pre-approved should be one of your first moves, not an afterthought. Here's why it matters. It strengthens your offer. With homes moving fast and competition still fierce in a lot of price ranges, a pre-approval letter tells the seller you're a serio

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  • Why you should never skip out on a home inspection!,Nicolas A Scaron PLLC

    Why you should never skip out on a home inspection!

    I've had buyers ask me if they can skip the inspection to make their offer more competitive. My answer is always the same: don't do it. A home inspection is the one part of this process that's entirely about protecting you, and it's not worth cutting. Here's what a good inspection actually does for

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