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Inspection Contingency: What It Is & Why It’s Valuable
How Contingencies work in Real Estate When buying a home, contingencies are an essential part of the process. These clauses in your contract give you the option to back out of the sale under certain conditions without facing legal consequences or forfeiting your deposit. One of the most crucial contingencies is the home inspection contingency.…
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Q1 2023 Wrap Up
That’s a wrap for Q1, and what an exciting quarter it was! TheQwikFix hit the ground running this year with several new initiatives, all while embodying the word we set out for 2023: FOCUS. This quarter we were focused on hearing from our customers. Through a customer appreciation event, video testimonial shoot, and attending 30…
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The Importance of Preventative Maintenance for HVAC
Preventative Maintenance for HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance is an essential part of keeping your home comfortable and healthy. But, it can be easy to forget about the importance of preventative maintenance for HVAC. This can lead to uncomfortable temperatures in your home, poor air quality, and increased energy costs. In this…
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The Benefits of Hiring a Licensed Contractor
As a homeowner, it’s understandable that you want to save money wherever you can, especially when it comes to repairs around the house. While DIY work or hiring an unlicensed contractor may be cheaper in the short term, there’s a ton of value that comes from hiring a licensed contractor. TheQwikFix has a network of…
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Solar Panel Maintenance and Repair
The Importance of Solar Panel Maintenance & Repairs Are you a savvy home owner who is looking to reduce your energy bills? Or a real estate agent wanting to provide comprehensive knowledge to your clients? Of all the renewable energy sources available today, solar power is undoubtedly the most popular. Solar panels can be seen…
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Top 10 Most Flagged Property Inspection Issues in 2022
Knowledge is Power When It Comes to Property Inspections and Repairs Whether you’re buying or selling a home, dealing with a home inspection report is often one of the most stressful steps in the process. With all that goes into making sure everything within your house is functioning properly and safely, it is difficult to…
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5 Money Saver Tips for Home Expenses
How to Save Money on Home Expenses Who doesn’t love saving money and cutting down on monthly bills?! There are plenty of simple yet effective money saver tips that can help cut down on household expenses without sacrificing in the way of quality or comfort. We’re sharing five easy tips that you should consider when…
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How to Detect & Protect Against Mold in Your Home
Nothing can be more off-putting than discovering mold in your home. Not only is it likely to have a negative impact on the value of your property, but could cause health problems if left untreated. The presence of mold in the home is distressing for any homeowner. Knowing how to detect and protect against it…
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Should I Get a Pre-Listing Property Inspection?
Should I get a pre-listing property inspection? With home sales on the decline, more and more listing agents are looking for a way to get the upper hand. Many home sellers are getting pre-listing property inspections in order to achieve this. This gives the seller time to make necessary repairs or disclosures, and help avoid…
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Should I Repair or Replace My Appliances?
One of the main things to consider when thinking about appliance service or replacement is ‘who’ lives there. In my case, my house and my neighbors’ house look very similar from the outside. The inside is a much different story. They are a retired couple in their sixties that spend a lot of time at their…
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