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Understanding Real Estate

Welcome to my blog! My name is Doreen and I am here to provide all of the information you need to fully understand real estate. When I bought my first home about 7 years ago, I didn't have a clue what I was doing. I found the entire process very confusing. However, all of that changed when I decided to sell my house a few years later. I found a fantastic real estate agent who taught me everything I needed to know. Since that time, I have bought and sold several other properties. I hope you like this blog and that it helps you to secure the home of your dreams.

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2018

Before You Buy: How to Tell If a House Might Contain Asbestos
The word 'asbestos' has become notorious enough that its mere mention can send a wave of fear through homeowners. Once widely used in building, it was eventually banned in Australia and many other parts of the world. However, the ban only covered manufacture and import, so there are still potentially plenty of homes around that contain the dangerous fibres in their construction. If you're on the lookout for a new house, one of your priorities should be finding out whether the homes you're looking at contain asbestos.

Get Yourself an Extra Set of Keys: Here's Why
Most home, car and business owners operate with a single set of keys thinking that nothing can possibly go wrong. In fact, most people don't consider the importance of having an extra set of keys until they are locked out of their property at the most inconvenient time. To avoid unnecessary headaches, locksmiths can help you to get a quality and durable extra set of keys for those emergency situations. This is especially important for business owners who can incur significant losses if they are locked out of their premises.