Welcome to “The Pros Podcast” where co-owner and construction guru, Jason Hulcy talks with PROS from different industries who work on YOUR HOME! From remodeling to upgrades, from hiring & vetting contractors to choosing special features, from do’s & dont’s to costs and budgeting, from protecting your investment to adding long-lasting value. We are going to unpack the tips and tricks from the masters of their trades empowering you with the knowledge to BETTER your biggest investment, and turn your house into your dream home…A REAL SHOWPLACE!!

THIS WEEK'S GUEST: 

Thomas Eaves with Eaves Realty Group

https://eavesrealtygroup.kw.com/

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Thomas Eaves is a DFW area REALTOR. He's been in business for a decade. For the last 8 years, he's been at the helm of his real estate team, the Eaves Realty Group at Keller Williams Realty. Thomas is also a former real estate coach for over 70 real estate agents. He has supervised over $75M in real estate volume over his career.

TOPICS:

-BUYING OLDER HOMES

-FOUNDATION ISSUES

-DAMAGED ROOF

-PIER & BEAM FOUNDATIONS

-HOME BUYING TIPS - KNOW HOW TO MANAGE

-HOME WINDOWS

-PLUMBING

-SELLER'S DISCLOSURE

-HOA'S, NEIGHBORHOODS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS

-TIPS & TRICKS TO BUYING A HOME

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🎙️🎙️ S1:E1: "HOME - BUYING/SELLING, OLD vs. NEW, HELPFUL TIPS"  🎙️🎙️

00:00 Introduction

01:22 Buying Older Houses

02:29 Buying Distressed Homes in the Best Neighborhoods

03:11 Foundation Issues = They Are Inevitable

03:53 Moving Soil of North Texas

05:19 How Should Buyers Look at Foundation Problems?

10:43 Foundation and Roof Concerns are Not the Most Important when Buying A Home

11:10 What Should I Do About a Hail Damaged Roof?

13:04 How to Find a Foundation Professional

14:46 Foam Injection Can Fix Foundation Problems AND Swimming Pools

16:37 Pier and Beam Foundations

19:55 Pier and Beam Foundations Can Make Remodeling Less Invasive

21:15 The #1 Inspection Spot is the Electrical Wiring and the Panel Itself

26:45 Home Buying - Know to Manage

28:05 #1 Tip When Buying a Home

28:50 Home Inspections Have Advanced Far Beyond Previous Inspections

29:52 Home Windows

33:42 Is There a Difference Between Expensive and Cheap Windows?

34:51 What is the Dollar Value of Windows?

35:42 Plumbing Under the House

36:32 What is Hydrostatic Testing?

38:38 What you need to know about Sewer Leaks

41:54 How Much Does Hydrostatic Testing Cost?

43:52 Wood Rot or Insects

45:07 Location Issues

45:38 Older Homes Are Built BETTER

50:09 What is a Stigmatized Property?

50:50 Is a Murder or a Suicide Disclosure Necessary?

52:19 Some Things Can Easily Be Changed After Purchase

53:33 The Kitchen is the #1 Room Which Sells or Unsells House

54:18 Popcorn Ceilings

58:19 Drainage Problems

01:01:38 Seller’s Disclosure

01:03:32 Don’t Expect the Seller to Disclose Everything That Should Be Disclosed

01:06:52 Disclosure is Not a Binding Document, It’s For Information

01:07:27 Neighborhoods, School Districts, HOAs, & Property Taxes

01:13:21 What are the Benefits to HOA-FREE Neighborhood?

01:14:29 What are the Benefits to HOA Neighborhood?

01:18:06 Tips and Tricks to Buying a Home

01:18:22 How to Make a Better Deal

01:20:31 Negotiation

01:21:21 Repair Period

01:28:43 Lightning Round

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