Types of Smoke Damage that Can Happen in Your Home
Fires in your home or business can be extremely devastating. Not only do they cause your property to go up in flames, but they also create lingering smoke damage, which can be very bad. Smoke damage, which can cause issues even weeks after the fire, is categorized into four different types:...
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Checking your Water Pipes to Determine if They’re Safe for your Home
There’s nowhere that you should feel safer than in your own home. That’s why it’s important to make sure that the different parts of your home are safe. One such part of your home is your pipes. While you may not realize it, your water pipes could pose a safety risk. Older...
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When is the Best Time to Invest in Commercial Real Estate?
The idea of investing in commercial real estate, while quite exciting, can be daunting. It can be difficult to determine whether or not it’s a good time to do so. Although deciding when it’s the right time to purchase a commercial real estate property is very personal, there are some factors that...
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What You Need to Know About Foreclosure Law
When you are receiving a loan to purchase a Rhode Island home, you will probably sign a promissory note and a mortgage. The promissory note says that you will pay back the loan as well as meet any terms of repayment. The mortgage provides a security interest in the property for the...
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6 Safety Concerns that Landlords Are Responsible for in Rhode Island
When renting a home or apartment, it’s important to understand what you are responsible for and what your landlord has to worry about. Under Rhode Island state law, a landlord is required to maintain the premises. Here are 6 safety concerns regarding the premises that landlords are responsible for in Rhode Island. ...
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What is Foreclosure Mediation?
With inflation and the current state of the economy, millions of Americans are facing financial hardship. While it’s likely only temporary and finances will again improve for many, until that happens it can be easy to start falling behind on various bills, including your mortgage payments. Although this can lead to foreclosure...
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Why You Must Act Promptly When Filing a Property Insurance Claim
When you suffer property damage you may find yourself preoccupied with trying to locate the source of the damage (if not apparent), and to fix it. However, in order to have your insurance company cover your claim, you must give prompt notice of your loss. Almost every homeowner’s insurance policy requires...
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Dealing with Mold Exposure in your Home Due to Water Damage
It is devastating to learn that you have mold in your home due to water damage, but even scarier to know that it has been linked to a wide array of health issues. The best way to prevent these health conditions is by tending to the mold as soon as possible....
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Who is Considered a Declarant of a Condominium and What Are Their Rights?
When you are considering purchasing a condominium, it’s important that you understand as much about it as possible. One thing that you should be aware of is who is considered a Declarant of the condominium and what their rights are or who controls which rights. Here is what to know.
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The Importance of Disclosures in Real Estate Transactions
Buying real estate property is one of the single most expensive investments that you will make. Buyers need to know that they are getting what they are being promised when they purchase a property. In Rhode Island, a seller must provide a buyer and each agent with whom the seller...
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How Can You Prevent a Sewer Backup?
Just as you would probably imagine, sewer backups can cause great damage to your property, including your business. They occur when heavy rainfall exceeds what your city’s system can handle. When that happens, the water then has no place to go, overflowing into your property. It will come out from your plumbing,...
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About to Close on a Home? Consider These 5 Things
Finding a house that you love can be quite an undertaking. You may have been searching for a while, but when you finally find it, it’s extremely exciting. However, even after you find “the one,” you must go through things such as inspections, disclosures, and other reports. And even after these things,...
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