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Mud-jacking Uneven Pavement

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

There was a time when the only remedy for sinking sidewalks, patios, steps, or uneven foundations was to tear out the old pavement slab and pour a new one, and spend a great deal of time and money in the process. Today, a less intensive alternative–known as mud-jacking–is possible. Mud-jacking, also called concrete leveling, pressure grouting [...]

Ghosting, or Discolored Shadows on Walls and Other Surfaces

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

No, it’s not spooky spirits in your home! Ghosting is a term that refers to discoloration that appears on surfaces in a home such as walls. The source of this discoloration can be a mystery to anyone not familiar with the phenomenon, but it is really very simple. Ghosting is the result of particulates attaching [...]

Pre-sale Home Inspections, Agents

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Agents are unaware of the marketing power of having their listings pre-inspected. If I were an agent, I would require all my listings to have a seller’s home inspection. That way, other agents with buyers would know ahead of time that my listings are not going to have surprises typically associated with a home inspection, [...]