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25 June 2024 | 39 replies
Women buy most of the house(ie, make the decisions) and they do it for the kitchen....
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25 June 2024 | 35 replies
Now my parents are still married but imagine if you can that one day my father comes home and declares after 40 years of marriage, that he fell in love with his secretary or one of his buddy's at work ( lol, I just had a image of my dad being gay ..) it has happened to 100's of thousands of women.
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23 June 2024 | 6 replies
We also host the monthly Triad WIRE (Women in Real Estate) group.
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22 June 2024 | 5 replies
For example:General-Filters (furnace, air conditioning, oven exhaust, refrigerator, and water)-Stove burner when the “eye” needs simple replacement-Batteries and remotes that service the premises-Fan and light pull strings-Smoke and carbon alarms testing and batteries-Ensuring appliances are properly plugged in, hooked up, and used-Removing dirt, debris, and lint in and from connection pipes (e.g. clothes dryer)-Tighten loose screws on all home functions (e.g. doors, hinges, handles, socket -Balancing off-balance appliances-Cable, internet, and phone jacks-Fire extinguishers-Systems operation (e.g. security, irrigation, HVAC)HVAC-Monthly A/C filter and drain line maintenance Electrical-Reset “tripped” GFI breakers-Light bulbs (throughout and at the end of the tenancy)-Blown fuses-Reset breakers in the outside and inside breaker boxes-Socket and plug outlet coversPlumbing-Unclog drains or toilets-Caulking around tubs and showers as needed-Gas pilot lighting-Leaky faucets and shower heads-Toilet flappers, handles, seats and seat lids, tank lid, and flush kit-Sink and tub stoppers-If septic tank present, use RID-X as directed on consumer box-Proper cleaning of garbage disposal-Loose faucets and sprayer heads and hoses-Faucet filters (i.e. aerator)-Open exterior plumbing clean out when necessary (e.g. sewage backup)Exterior-Routine lawn (and pool) maintenance-Adjusting sprinkler heads as necessary-On the last month of tenancy, tenant must perform required lawn maintenance no sooner than 2 days prior to vacate dateThere’s a lot to consider as a landlord.
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23 June 2024 | 67 replies
Instead, they miss the cloth or aluminum wiring and poor circuit allocation and instead show you with their fancy plug that "polarity is reversed"; or the always arbitrary "the roof likely only has 5 more years left max" because they see a 3-tab shingle from the ground and completely miss hail/wind damage on a newer architectural shingle citing its "lifetime warranty".
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21 June 2024 | 11 replies
I'm sure when you get there to do your inspection you'll find that he left his keys on the kitchen counter, took most of his clothes and left behind nothing but trash and old furniture.
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19 June 2024 | 7 replies
@Joe Butcher,After reading the lawsuit you posted it looks like the women might be gold diggers because they went to a strip joint and to a hotel with the subjects, and it looks like a set up.
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19 June 2024 | 2 replies
Normal home owners insurance covers the house, liability, a bunch of miscellaneous items, and all your stuff (furniture, clothing, appliances, etc etc).
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18 June 2024 | 17 replies
Each virus and bacteria will live quite a bit longer on hard surfaces vs cloth.
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18 June 2024 | 18 replies
. :)You will need a degreaser, Dawn and hot water is excellent, gloves, a bucket, cleaning cloths, and a lot of elbow grease.