It seems that the over abundance of food and activities are causing other things besides people to be overstuffed during the holidays. The plumbing in our homes can be overwhelmed with an excessive workload caused by the demands of additional folks or the additional food and food products coming through our disposals and/or drains.
The case for the stoppage in the plumbing usually rests in the fact that most drains are already partially clogged before the festivities and meal preparations began. To help avoid these unpleasant and unexpected stoppages homeowners should consider these helpful hints. When preparing meals never pour drippings or fatty oils down the drain pipes and consider carefully what you put into the disposal. Some items such as onion or celery do not work well in the disposal leaving behind particles that contribute in clogging the drain. Coffee grounds are also a known cause in clogging drains.
Like the disposal, certain items flushed down the toliet bowl can contribute to a problem. Items such as cotton balls, facial scrub pads or hair should never be flushed down the toliet. These items as well as many others do not disolve well and can contribute to a clogged drain. If you already experience slow drains it may be helpful to have an interval between showers allowing proper time for the drains to clear.
Home for the holidays is where we all wish to be and it is our wish to make it a memorable experience without the unexpected. May you and your family be blessed with overflowing joy and peace in abundance.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
HOA Resale Certificate ~ A Buyer's Representation Tale
Here in the Dallas Ft Worth area most of our newer subdivisions have been built with a HOA, Homeowners Association in place to manage the upkeep of community areas and other aspects. Most folks really never give much thought to the HOA until the bill comes in for assessment dues or it's time to resale.
One of the requirements of the Texas Property Code is that when resaling the buyer receives "Subdivision Information". Subdivision information, according to TAR, Texas Association of Realtors and found on the Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership in a Property Owners Association, means (1) the restrictions applying to the subdivison, (2) the bylaws and rules of the Property Owners' Association and (3) the resale certificate.
On a recent transaction the Title Company was very quick and responsive to send over the subdivison information. Only they did not include number 3 above namely the resale certificate. As the buyer's representative it is an important aspect of protecting the buyer's rights to make sure that the buyer receives the resale certificate.
The information contained in the resale certificate helps the buyer to make an informed decision about the property and the Homeowners Association that manages it. Information that may be found on the certificate includes the right to transfer property, the frequency and amount of assessments, whether there are any outstanding dues, existing violations, unsatisfied judgements or pending lawsuits in regards to the property or the HOA. The current operating budget and balance sheet of the propety association should be made available as well. Other pertinent information is usually provided in addition to that wihich was mentioned so you can see how important this document is to the buyer when making a decision to buy a property within a Homeowners Association.
Buyers as well as their agents should be aware of their rights to recieve all of the information pertaining to the subdivision located within a property association. I hope that you found this information useful. If I can be of further assistance in your buying needs please contact me directly.
One of the requirements of the Texas Property Code is that when resaling the buyer receives "Subdivision Information". Subdivision information, according to TAR, Texas Association of Realtors and found on the Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership in a Property Owners Association, means (1) the restrictions applying to the subdivison, (2) the bylaws and rules of the Property Owners' Association and (3) the resale certificate.
On a recent transaction the Title Company was very quick and responsive to send over the subdivison information. Only they did not include number 3 above namely the resale certificate. As the buyer's representative it is an important aspect of protecting the buyer's rights to make sure that the buyer receives the resale certificate.
The information contained in the resale certificate helps the buyer to make an informed decision about the property and the Homeowners Association that manages it. Information that may be found on the certificate includes the right to transfer property, the frequency and amount of assessments, whether there are any outstanding dues, existing violations, unsatisfied judgements or pending lawsuits in regards to the property or the HOA. The current operating budget and balance sheet of the propety association should be made available as well. Other pertinent information is usually provided in addition to that wihich was mentioned so you can see how important this document is to the buyer when making a decision to buy a property within a Homeowners Association.
Buyers as well as their agents should be aware of their rights to recieve all of the information pertaining to the subdivision located within a property association. I hope that you found this information useful. If I can be of further assistance in your buying needs please contact me directly.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
3003 San Paula Avenue Dallas 75228
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