Pest control is a major issue in homes across the United States. In fact, estimates state that termite damage alone costs more than five billion dollars annually. If the owner of a home does not catch and rectify termite damage quickly, damages can amount...
It is natural to feel excited when you find a house that fits your image of what you want your new home to be. But before you follow through with buying the home, you should know whether the property has ever had a termite problem. Ideally, your seller would disclose...
It is likely that a home is one of the most expensive, if not the most expensive, assets that you will ever buy. Because of this, few things are more horrifying than making a hopeful investment in your future and then finding out that termites have literally taken a...
As a renter, the threat that termites pose to a residence may have never crossed your mind. For first-time homebuyers, the process of selecting a house and going through with a transaction can be a formidable process. It's common for homebuyers to first learn about...
Our state follows the “caveat emptor” rule for real estate transaction. Under this “buyer beware” rule, the buyer of real estate has the sole responsibility to discover defects in a property’s condition before consummating a real estate transaction. However, there are...
Infestations of pests are serious problems for American homeowners. Whether those infestations are rodents, insects, or other forms of creatures, infestations of animals and insects can do major damage to residential structures. In particular, termites are a type of...
Our law office realizes the many pressures that new homeowners face, from financial concerns to stress related to a recent move. However, it is especially upsetting for people to discover that a home they recently purchased is infested with termites (even though...
The process of buying a home in Alabama may not be the simplest or shortest thing you have ever done. However, your vigilance throughout the process may prevent you from ending up with a home full of problems such as an unseen termite infestation. While you may expect...
Alabama has a rule of caveat emptor, or "let the buyer beware," which comes into force during the sale of your residential property, according to the Alabama Real Estate Institute. Essentially, the buyer purchases the property understanding that you are not including...
When you discover termite damage in your home in Alabama, you may wonder if it is recent or if it is from an old termite infestation long ago. A recent termite infestation is sometimes easier to notice. But older, less recent termite damage is not always as apparent...
