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Environmental Issues

Kari Breuer April 5, 2024

When purchasing a piece of property, it is important to be aware of any environmental liabilities associated with it. For example, you should find out if there are any registered underground tanks within several miles of the property, known contaminated properties in the neighborhood, or property owners who have been fined by the government for failing to meet environmental safety standards.

Before, it took a costly site investigation to acquire this type of information, but now there are online environmental databases available at a fraction of the cost. Anyone can access reports on otherwise hard-to-detect environmental issues. With these databases, it is possible to obtain a list of hazards near a property or spills and violations attributed to businesses nearby.

Some reputable databases include VISTA Information Systems, located in San Diego, California, which allows you to register and search the data bank for free, and E Data Resources, which is located in Southport, Connecticut. These services are all relatively inexpensive, but can provide you with priceless information that is useful before you make a purchase.

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Title Insurance When Refinancing Your Loan

Kari Breuer | June 21, 2024

Discounts may also be available if you use the same lender for your refinance loan and your original loan.

Underground Heating Oil Tanks

Kari Breuer | June 14, 2024

Buyers should always have the tank inspected to make sure that it is structurally sound.

For Sale By Owner - A Good Idea?

Kari Breuer | June 6, 2024

It is a way of selling your home without the use of a professional real estate agent or broker.

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