Want to be a home inspector? The American Society of Home Inspector is a good place to start to get information about the business.
What can you do if you receive property tax bills that were the responsibility of a previous owner? The title company who provided title insurance at the closing should be responsible for the costs. The title company certifies that a title is free and clear of all tax obligations at closing. All costs, including taxes, should be determined at closing.
To maintain a primary residence in a particular state, you generally need to live in that state more than six months of the year and the home you own there must be your primary residence. When a person has a primary residence, they generally work and live in the same general area, register to vote in that community, obtain a driver's license in that state and maintain contacts with that community. It's unlikely that a husband and wife could claim separate primary residence.
Overall, the number of new homes being built with basements has declined. More homes are being built in the southeast or west, where basements often cannot be built because the ground won't support it. Basements can offer a great place for storage, a home office, an extra bedroom or a children's play room.
