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Is Your Home Aging? Discover How to Protect and Enhance Its Value!

Maximizing The Value Of An Older Home  Selling an older home comes with its unique set of challenges and opportunities. While these properties often burst with character, they can sometimes be viewed as maintenance-heavy. Here are a few strategies to turn your home’s years into an asset! 1. Maintenance and Upgrades: Consistency in care and occasional upgrades are pivotal. Clean surroundings, a sturdy roof, and updated plumbing are not just necessities but significant value boosters. 2. Celebrating Vintage Charm: Don’t hide your home’s age; flaunt it! Polish those hardwood floors and restore architectural gems to make your property stand out. 3. Modern Touches: Complement historic elegance with modern conveniences to cater to more potential buyers. 4. Energy Efficiency: Energy-saving enhancements offer cost reductions and appeal to

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4 Essential Fire Safety Tips for the Home

A minor house fire can cost thousands of dollars in repairs and a severe fire may result in the complete loss of the home, injury, and even the loss of lives. Now is the perfect time to follow these fire safety tips for the home to protect your family and property. Why You and Your Family Should Follow Fire Safety Tips for the Home Fires sometimes start from burning candles, fireplaces, or space heaters. They can also start because of a frayed electrical cord, a cooking mishap, a lightning strike, or other causes. Fires seemingly happen out of nowhere and can have devastating consequences within minutes. Fire safety tips for the home help you and your loved ones stay as safe as possible if you are

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4 Reasons Why Every Home Seller Should Order a Pre-Listing Home Inspection

Selling a home can be a lengthy, stressful, and expensive process. As you prepare to list your home for sale, you’re likely looking for ways to get a quick offer close to your asking price. When considering a pre-listing home inspection, you may initially think it’s just putting more time and money into a home you’re selling. While ordering a property inspection does cost money and take time, there are many reasons why this is a worthwhile step. What to Expect from a Pre-Listing Home Inspection You can order a pre-listing home inspection at any time before placing the home on the market, but it’s best to order it several weeks or even months beforehand. A home inspection report ordered by a seller will list deficiencies or

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How Thermal Imaging Works in Home Inspections

If you are purchasing a home, your realtor has probably encouraged you to order a home inspection. He or she might provide you with a recommendation, but the buyer is free to do research and select any home inspector. One thing to consider when choosing a home inspector is whether or not they offer thermal imaging. In this article, we explain how thermal imaging works in home inspections and why it is beneficial. What An Infrared Camera Does If you want to know how thermal imaging works in home inspections, the first step is learning about the infrared camera. Some home inspectors carry infrared cameras with them on inspections that they use to detect differences of temperature in objects and surfaces. An object with higher thermal

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Protect Your Home During the Holidays

4 Home Security Tips to Protect Your Home During the Holidays

Protect Your Home During the Holidays When You’re Away You want to protect your home during the holidays, especially if you are not going to be there. Before you leave to visit family or travel to a fun location, it is important to safeguard your property. By taking these precautions before you leave, you will have better peace of mind during the holidays. Lock Up Everything Did you know that almost one-third of burglars gain access through an unlocked door or window? Don’t just lock the front door as you rush off to your destination. Instead take some time to check the lock on every single door and window, even on the higher floors. You want to make certain that there are no easy ways for

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HTown Home Inspections also offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

At HTown Home Inspections, we’re proud to offer a full listing of home inspection services that will meet and exceed the expectations of homebuyers and sellers throughout the Houston area. Prices start as low as $425, and we offer free thermal imaging with every complete home inspection. Contact us today to request an inspection.

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