Home Buying Tips

Here are a few things to think about as you start your home search. Educate yourself on today's issues before making any offers. Knowledge you gain today can save you headaches down the road!

Home Heating Sources Home Buying Tip

Home Heating Sources Home Buying Tip

Heating and cooling systems are some of the most important investments you'll ever make in your home. Heating and cooling accounts for 44% of your home's energy use

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Insulation "R" Values Home Buying Tip

Insulation "R" Values Home Buying Tip

The most important thing to be aware of with insulation, other than the safety issues of urea formaldehyde and asbestos (covered elsewhere), is the R value, or the insulating factor. The higher the number, the better the insulator

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Home Insurance Home Buying Tip

Home Insurance Home Buying Tip

When purchasing a home, you will need to acquire homeowners insurance. In fact, all lenders will require a policy be in force prior to funding the loan

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Plumbing Alert Home Buying Tip

Plumbing Alert Home Buying Tip

You will spot several different types of plumbing systems in any housing market, including your own. Copper, galvanized, rigid plastic, polybutylene, and soft plastic are but a few. Certain systems are more prone to having certain problems

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Thinking of Stucco? Home Buying Tip

Thinking of Stucco? Home Buying Tip

This is a terrific product, as it adds insulation value to the home, not to mention classy looks. However, it can also be a serious and very expensive repair if it isn't installed correctly

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Energy Efficient Windows Home Buying Tip

Energy Efficient Windows Home Buying Tip

Single pane, double pane, thermo pane, triple pane windows, plain glass, leaded glass, low "e" glass, wired glass, and tempered glass, too. WOW - There's a lot to know

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Home Wiring Home Buying Tip

Home Wiring Home Buying Tip

The type of wiring in residential homes generally depends on when the home was built, where it was built and if it has been updated. In the older homes, knob and tube type wiring was the norm

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Contact Information

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Kate Hawks
Realty ONE Group, Inc.
10750 West Charleston Blvd., #180
Las Vegas NV 89135
702-493-8838
Fax: 702-974-0778