2 ways to avoid reconstruction
Patching up takes work, but no 'rocket science'
Visual evaluation won't cover all defects
Buyer seeks upper hand in negotiating repair costs
Inexperience can attract certain caliber of real estate agent
Durability, looks, fire protection are unparalleled
No good alternative to OSB sheeting
Unique installation sparks insurance, longevity issues
Law of the Land
Homebuyers seek to swap chimney for French doors
Sellers face disclosure dilemma after erroneous report
Option provides insulation bonus, long life
Part 2: Avoiding the bad condo blues
Key items to fix before selling
If the latter, prepare to shell out big bucks