landscaping
Seller Disclosure: Landscaping Problems And Legal Dispute
What is the law on seller disclosure, if a homeowner discovers soil erosion problems with the landscaping after buying the home? A professional landscaper tells the new homeowner that the old home owner never fixed the initial problem of soil erosion with the landscaping, but never told the new owners the problem under seller disclosure. The best advice for the new home owner is to go to a knowledgeable real estate attorney to find out what the seller’s obligation was under seller disclosure and whether there is a legal case against him.
Before Closing Walk Through And Write A Punch List
When you buy a new home you should walk through it before closing. As you walk through your new construction home you can write down anything that you think the builder needs to fix. If there’s something significant such as landscaping, you can hold back some money in escrow until the developer fixes the problem. And if the developer doesn’t like that idea, then you may need to involve your attorney.
New BBQ Accessories From Kingsford
BBQ lover alert: new Kingsford BBQ accessories make grilling fun and easy. Kingsford has new silicone sop mops, magnetic grilling light for your spatula or tongs and grill sauce pots! Grill at night with the magnetic light and make the clean up easy with new BBQ accessories by Kingsford. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for more information.
Landscaping Fence Dispute On Rental Property
When you own rental property and the neighbor to your property sets up a fence that runs over your property line you may decide to ask the neighbor to move the fence. When the neighbor chooses to ignore your request you may have to hire an attorney and take the neighbor to court. Another option is to tear down the fence but you need to fully understand local regulations before doing that.
Sarah Susanka: Home And Garden
When you’re designing your home you should design the garden at the same time. Architect Sarah Susanka talks about the interplay between home and garden. Often people consider home and garden separately but they should be treated as one unit.
Landscape Design
Learn about designing a garden based on your landscape. Author Sarah Susanka describes how to incorporate natural features into landscape design. Landscape design means envisioning your view as your building and designing your home. Landscape design allows your land to dictate the garden design.
Green Project: Designing A Container Garden
If you’re short on space consider a container garden. Designing a container garden includes selecting the type of container and the types of plants. When you’re designing a container garden you’ll also want to keep in mind the seasons and which plants bloom when. A Chicago Botanic Garden expert offers tips on designing a container garden.
Container Garden Perfect For Summer Landscaping
Container gardens allow you to change your plants with the seasons. Learn what kind of container to use for your container garden. And find out what plants work best in container gardens from a container garden expert.
Easement
What is an easement? An easement allows a second party, such as a neighbor or utility company, access to your property. An easement is limited to a small part of a property usually and it stipulates the property’s condition after the second party accesses the property. You can find out your property’s easements by looking at the survey completed with your title insurance. Learn about easements here.
Market Value Of A Townhouse
Does having a pool in a townhouse community raises the value of each townhouse. This depends on whether other local townhouse communities have pools. A pool will cost townhouse residents more in fees and upkeep, but if it’s the only pool in the area it can help increase your townhouse’s value.
