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Older homes: Hidden gems, or hidden pitfalls?

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Buying an older home can be appealing for many people. Older homes are usually found in established neighborhoods, have an abundance of character and are often one of a kind. However, hidden expenses could accompany all that charm. The post Older homes: Hidden gems, or hidden pitfalls? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Inspection gives home buyer a deeper look

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Buying a home is the biggest and most valuable purchase most people make. Many factors could draw you to a home: location, price, updated countertops or a large yard. The home inspection offers the buyer a deeper look into how the home has been maintained or whether it needs costly repairs. The post Inspection gives home buyer a deeper look appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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5 questions to promote quality in construction management

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Quality is king in construction. Reputations hinge on excellence, which is why most contractors work hard to ensure they produce quality products. The more robust the quality management process, the better. If you want to test your quality assurance operations, check out these five questions every contractor should consider – and some answers for success in quality. The post 5 questions to promote quality in construction management appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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5 questions to promote quality in construction management

By agent, building, business, claim, construction, Contractor, document, drawings, electrical, independent, inspect, inspection, installation, Insurance, masonry, materials, mechanical, meeting, notes, photos, plumbing, produce, production, project, punch list, quality, testing, verify
Quality is king in construction. Reputations hinge on excellence, which is why most contractors work hard to ensure they produce quality products. The more robust the quality management process, the better. If you want to test your quality assurance operations, check out these five questions every contractor should consider – and some answers for success in quality. The post 5 questions to promote quality in construction management appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Making the most of the home walk-through

By agent, basement, bathrooms, block, cabinets, caulk, ceiling, concrete, Consumer Tips, floor, furnace, heater, home, independent, inspect, inspection, inspector, Insurance, intrusion, kitchen, laundry, leak, level, mechanical, moisture, pipe, pipes, regulate, regulator, sink, through, walk, walk-through, water, window
It’s easy to get caught up in excitement when you’re looking for a new home. Keep in mind, though, when a home is listed for sale, it is being presented as positively as possible. As a prospective buyer, you will want to examine the property inside and out, door to door and ceiling to floor. The post Making the most of the home walk-through appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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In a car accident? Here’s what to do

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Nobody likes to think about getting into an automobile accident, but it can happen to any driver at any time. Taking time in advance to think through the steps to follow after an accident can help keep you and your passengers safe and simplify the process of filing an insurance claim. The post In a car accident? Here’s what to do appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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