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An Inspection Doesn’t Equal Home Renovation

Without a professional inspection, no seller knows the exact condition of every aspect of their home. If something troublesome (think termites) turns up, the seller gets to address it in good time.

If a seller foregoes the cost of an inspection and lets the buyer’s inspector undercover something scary, the seller loses any advantage. He or she has to make decisions about repairs and costs under threat that the buyer is about to back out.

However, inspection reports can be the size of a book by

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City program for home repair helps NW residents

by Pryce Jamison

Out of the 2,362 residents who received home repairs from the city’s Basic Systems Repair Program in the fiscal year 2022-23, Germantown had 100 recipients and Mt. Airy had 26, according to the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC). Chestnut Hill had zero.

In Philadelphia, among the 41 zip codes with residents receiving repairs, Germantown (19144) ranked 11th, with only 10 other zip codes having more than 100 recipients.

The PHDC’s main goal throughout the 40-year history of its program has been to provide a process that homeowners in low-income environments can utilize to sustain life comfortably in

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Florida man garners millions of TikTok followers for posting clever home repair hacks: ‘A complete accident’

A Florida man has accrued nearly 50 million likes and three million TikTok followers for sharing his simple – but clever – home repair hacks.

The TikTok user, who goes by the childhood name Gator, has posted hundreds of videos.

Gator, who hails from Tallahassee, told Fox News Digital that he was inspired to join TikTok after his son encouraged him to.

“[My son] posted a couple silly videos… and they did really well, close to a million [views],” he explained.

TIKTOK STAR AND WWII VETERAN ‘PAPA JAKE’ TURNS 100, WANTS FUTURE GENERATIONS TO KNOW HIS STORIES

Gator, who hails

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A Beginner’s Guide to Home Renovation Loans

Our experts answer readers’ home-buying questions and write unbiased product reviews (here’s how we assess mortgages). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own.

  • “Home renovation loan” is a catch-all term referring to a loan that pays for upgrades or repairs to a home.
  • Personal loans are a popular type of home renovation loan, but you can also use a mortgage to cover renovations.
  • These loans can help you buy a fixer upper or rehab your current home. But it’s important to understand the pros and cons.

If you’ve ever thought about

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Same Home Repair Issues Keep Popping Up? Here’s What You Need To Do!

Cleaning the kitchen, hanging shelves, fixing that loud running toilet — does it feel like your home project list is neverending? If the same repair issues keep popping up and you feel like you’re stuck in a Groundhog Day loop, Thumbtack — a home services app used by millions — can help.

Thumbtack connects homeowners with local professionals who can handle just about any task on your to-do list. You can contact pros and request free cost estimates, allowing you to compare prices and choose the pro that best fits your budget. You can also read reviews, view how many

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