Buying a home often comes with surprises both good and bad — from meeting your awesome new neighbors to discovering unexpected issues throughout the home buying process.

For first time home-buyers who may have the most questions, a home inspection is an inexpensive way for all buyers to identify potential issues — and to avoid costly surprises. The inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house.

Here are some tips and considerations to guide you through successful home inspection and bring you one step closer to owning your dream home.

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Chances are you or someone you know has experienced flooding at some point.

Following the massive storms in the Chicago-area, many home buyers and sellers have found themselves unsure of what to do in this scenario.

Here are some things to keep in mind if you are in the process of buying or selling a home. Continue reading