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Septic tank care, information and types
"Best Practices and Preventive Maintenance for Wastewater Treatment Systems
There are a number of do's and don'ts that will help ensure a long life and minimal maintenance for onsite systems. As a general rule, nothing should be disposed into any wastewater system that hasn't first been ingested, other than toilet tissue, mild detergents and wash water. Here are some additional guidelines: "
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Types of Home Construction
"From the solid construction of a concrete home to the rustic charm of a log home, you’ll find a variety of information on the different types of home building systems here. Learn about the benefits to building these types of homes like creating a space that’s healthier to live in and easier on the environment through easy to use documents, guides, and interactive tools. "
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Additions and Changes to the Lead Requirements.... Pre 1978 Construction
"Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from motor vehicles and industrial sources, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk.
On March 31, 2008, EPA issued a new rule aimed at protecting children from lead-based paint hazards (79 pp, 847K). The rule requires contractors and construction professionals that work in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities to follow lead-safe work practice standards to reduce potential exposure to dangerous levels of lead for children in places they frequent."
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Looking for Soil type information?
Know the soil type of the property your making an offer on, but don't know what that means? Looking for specific soil type?
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2009 Underground Oil Tank updates
"The Tanks Section is comprised of the Underground Storage Tank Program, Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program, and the Heating Oil Tank Program. We've provided links to DEQ's Above Ground Storage Tank plan review and approval program, and Water Quality's Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (septic systems) program for your convenience."
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Home warranty with that Purchase or Sale?
"To a homebuyer, a home warranty is much more than a piece of paper and it's a guarantee far greater than simple homeowner's insurance - it's a promise for a year of service and a year of stress-free memories in their new home. To a seller, an extended home warranty is a valuable asset in the sale of a home and allows your buyer to make complete service arrangements by simply calling one convenient toll free number.
TWG Home Warranty Services, Inc. is one of the largest providers of Home Protection plans, selling and supporting hundreds of thousands of warranty policies annually, underwritten by Virginia Surety Company, Inc. rated A- (Excellent) by AM Best.
Our products deliver more:
Savings - by avoiding the high cost of repair with just one deductible per service call
Peace of mind - covering all repair costs for protected items
Convenience - providing immediate response by our network of local professional technicians
Technology - by utilizing state-of-the-art technology to assure service exceeds customer expectations
Value - evaluating each product regularly for value and pricing against industry competition, market trends and actuarial data "
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Other Consumer alerts
Links to Consumer Protection Information
EPA provides "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and your Home"
Mold Information
Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls and Notices
Aluminum Wiring Hazards
Fire Hazards in Federal Pacific Electric Panels
Lead in Drinking Water
Water Testing Advice
Lightning Strike Risk Assessment, Protection System Information & Services
The Septic Information Web site
Underground Storage Tanks / Buried Oil Tanks
ASHI Links to other sites useful to home buyers and owners
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Manufactured Structures in Oregon.... What to know when buying or selling.
When buying or selling a Manufactured structure in Oregon, you will need to know a couple of items:
1. Does the land under the dwelling go with the property or is it rented/leased/other?
2. Effective May 2005, Building Codes Division is responsible for maintaining ownership and siting information. Their number is 503-378-5975 or 503-373-1268 .
3. If the home is identified as real property and attached to land, how do I find out how many placements the home has had in its history, if any?
4. What are HUD numbers and where do I find them?
Here are some other useful numbers:
Construction Contractors Board 503-378-4621
Department of Energy -Information 503-378-6893
Department of Justice 503-378-4732
Building Codes Division-State of Oregon- Titling
503-378-4133
Department of Transportation – Transport 503-378-6192
Housing & Community Services – Information
503-986-2000
LCDC – Land Use Issues 503-373-0088
Manufactured Dwelling – Consumer Assistance
503-378-5975
Manufactured Housing Association 503-364-2470
Manufactured Parks Ombudsman– Park Issues
503-986-2016
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Home Inspections, What are they looking for?
Home buyers:"A home inspection is one of most important steps in the home purchase process. HouseMaster‘s experience and written limited guarantee* make us a smart choice for anyone looking for a home inspection done right."
Home sellers:"Ordering a home inspection BEFORE you list a home for sale is a great idea for people who are interested in getting to a closing quickly and with fewer surprises."
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Carefully Chosen, Additional Information
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As Real Estate Brokers are bound to not work outside of their scope of ability, Buyers are encouraged to perform due diligence prior to their purchase of any form of real estate to the extent that they are satisfied within their negotiated time line of this activity. The following information maybe pertinent to either buyers or sellers.
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Do you have questions about loan modifications? Shortsales?
Making Homes Affordable is a great place to start. Also, to find out if your current loan is a Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae loan here is a look up tool. Fannie Lookup http://loanlookup.fanniemae.com/loanlookup/ Freddie Lookup https://ww3.freddiemac.com/corporate/ |
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