The Best in Homeowner Warranty Articles and Advice
20
Jul
They said the buck stops at their home warranty company and the contractor hired to fix the A/C. First American Home Buyers Protection Corporation insures the couple's appliances– including the A/C. So, First American, based out of California, sent Comfort Experts out two more times, but the problem persisted. Meanwhile, Comfort Experts declined to comment, [...]
19
Jul
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18
Jul
Spotting potential problems (loose pavers or decks, a defective lock, storm damage) before they turn into majors is good for your family’s health and your pocket. Use only a soft brush and low-pressure hose - a water blaster can damage claddings and force water through gaps and joints. Gas, plumbing, drainage and some electrical work [...]
17
Jul
Schumacher Homes is committed to a straightforward custom homebuilding process and is the first homebuilder in the country to use Smart Board technology in the design and pricing of their custom homes. By providing customers with quality, value, selection and service, Schumacher Homes has earned various industry awards, including the Owens Corning National Master Builder [...]
16
Jul
THE VILLAGES - Whenever resident Bill Berry took a hot shower, the water would start to run — outside. After the 63-year-old retiree moved into his home at the mega-retirement community in 2005, Berry said his hot-water heater leaked up to three gallons a day into his front yard. The leaks are gone, but Berry [...]
15
Jul
Attorneys general in Connecticut, North Carolina and Nevada, just to name a few, are warning consumers to beware of high-pressure tactics used by such companies to sell you over-priced service contracts you don’t need, and scam artists looking to steal your personal data. Federal Communications Commission regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call [...]
14
Jul
By now, you are more than a little upset; the extended warranty turned out to be thin air and the insurance company seem to be actively avoiding their end of the deal. Chances are they advertised the lowest possible price to get you in the door, then relied on slick selling to up-sell you to [...]
13
Jul
See what the White Stripes front man says about his ‘blessed’ hometown in this exclusive poem. Search this database to find presidential campaign donations that were made in your neighborhood. Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick stands accused of perjury, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and misconduct. Check out our mouth-watering photo guide to see what’s good in the [...]
12
Jul
Until recently, home builders have focused on crafting incentive packages that made their properties more desirable to buy than the development down the street, and that’s fine for the first-time buyer. Pulling out some marketing strategies they haven’t had to employ for a decade or more, builders are offering a variety of programs designed to [...]
11
Jul
Most home sales today involve the use of a home warranty, which can protect both parties from a myriad of costly problems that could occur after a transaction closes. I am getting ready to put my home up for sale, and the agent I have chosen to market the property thinks I should offer to [...]