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Grades matter!
Landscaping that is graded towards the home can cause foundation deterioration and water entry.

Re-grade landscaping to slope surface water away from the home.

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08/28/2010 — It is easy to fall in love with a house or condo the first time you view it, but having a detailed home inspection should give you some idea of what really lurks beneath the surface beauty of that dream home.
The Year of the Short Sale: 7 Tips to Finding Your New Home at Discount
08/17/2010 — Real estate professionals nationwide are calling 2010 “the year of the short sale,” where homeowners who owe more on their properties than what they are worth sell at deeply discounted prices—with the blessing of their lender.