Government Guidelines For The Remediation Of Chinese Drywall

Many Cape Coral homes have been deemed "Chinese Drywall homes" and unfortunately that comes with a stigma.  Most buyers are scared away from the thought of purchasing a home affected with this mainly because of the unknown.  We have learned a lot about them in recent months and there continues to be more information on how and what is necessary to correct the problems and make the home just like new.

Fortunately, the government has also stepped in and created a task force that studied the effects Chinese drywall has on each individual component of the home.  It is now mandated and guidelines were created for removal and remediation.  This allows home owner the security of knowing the job was done correctly.

The Interim Remediation Guidelines for Homes with Corrosion form Problem Drywall are as follows

They state that you must replace:

• All possible problem drywall
• All fire safety alarm devices(including smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms)
• All electrical component and wiring (including outlets, switches, and circuit breakers);and
• All gas service piping and fire suppression sprinkler systems

According to the guidelines, once these repairs have been made your home or potential home is ready and safe to occupy.  People have once thought that it could spread to surfaces such as wood, tile, carpet, and furniture.  The task force stated that they do not have any scientific basis to believe that to be true. 

The material in the effected drywall is high levels of sulfur, which emits a corrosive gas that attaches itself to anything metal (copper pipes, electrical wiring, HVAC, systems, appliances and so on) we know that the removal process can be time consuming and added expense is involved, but people should not steer clear of these properties anymore.  There are many of these homes in inventory that are priced well below market value giving the consumer the potential of instant equity once the repairs have been made. 

We have been in contact with a local contractor that states they are able to repair these homes for approximately $21.00 a square foot (just to give you an estimate of the repair costs). This contractor will guarantee the complete removal of the drywall and all directly affected components.

We also have been made aware of a lender that has allocated funds for rehabs, including Chinese Drywall.

We hope this information help open doors for buyers that just haven't found the "right" place.

All information above was gathered from www.dryallresponse.gov  Information is subject to change as investigations continue.

Yours in Success,

The Florida Future Realty Team

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Get Started Saving For Your Dream Home

How to save money seems to be on everyone's mind these days, we all strive to hold on to every last penny and make it stretch as far as it will go.  We have come up with some helpful and creative ways to help you and your family stay on budget, so you will be able to afford that dream home much more quickly.

Here are 20 tips to get you closer to making that down payment on your home

• 1. Wash your laundry with cold water in place of hot.
• 2. Hang your clothes outside to dry
• 3. Turn the thermostat up in the fridge
• 4. Fix leaky faucets
• 5. Pack your lunch
• 6. Use rechargeable batteries
• 7. Grow your own fruits and vegetables
• 8. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
• 9. Rather than renting movies, check them out at the library
• 10. Pay your bills online and save the postage
• 11. Bring your coffee from home
• 12. Shop year round for Christmas presents
• 13. Save gift bags and reuse them
• 14. Buy all purpose cleaners rather than different solutions for each task
• 15. Save and actually eat last night's leftovers
• 16. Buy in bulk
• 17. Cancel your newspaper subscriptions, most all information can now be found online
• 18. Take a shorter shower
• 19. Make your own baby food
• 20. Buy or sell your next home with Florida Future Realty

Try implementing some of these helpful tips into your everyday life and soon you will have enough saved for that down payment. 

Yours in Success,

The Florida Future Realty Team

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What are the benefits to staging your home?

Selling your home in today's market has proven to be a more challenging task.  Inventory continues to be flooded with short sales and foreclosures, that are driving down Cape Coral home values .  We need to be more creative than ever, and make your home shine above the rest. 

Home staging is preparing your home for sale, with a special emphasis on presentation and appearance.

Staging a home involves things that will improve the look and feeling of your home, such as design, organization and overall appearance.  The goal when staging is to "wow" the buyer.  This will get your home sold quickly and for maximum sales price.

Think like a buyer.  Look at your Cape Coral home through the eyes of potential buyers, what makes your home stand out? Then showcase those attributes.   Tour other homes on the market and see what stops you in your tracks, then implement those features in your own design.   

Organize and de-clutter.  Clearing away shelves, closets and cabinets is a big part of the home staging process.  Don't forget to get rid of personal effects such as family portraits.  

Staging increases likely hood of a sale.  When selling your home, you must do everything in your power to increase your chances of selling.  These techniques can give your and extra edge in selling the home quickly.

Staging reduces the home's time on the market. Putting in the extra effort to stage your home effectively, will decrease the time it sits stagnant on the market.

Staging the home helps justify the asking price. We are in a buyer's market; you need everything in your favor to justify the asking price.  Proper home staging will position your home as the front runner in the minds of the buyers.

You can think of home staging as presenting your Cape Coral house in a way that appeals to the largest possible audience, in order to ensure a quick sale for the best possible price. Good luck, and start staging.

Yours in Success,

The Florida Future Realty Team.

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