White House’s first solar panels?

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels in the White House in response to the oil shocks of the 1970s. President Reagan had them removed in 1986. Half of the panels were later installed on a college roof, and President Obama reinstalled solar panels in 2010. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed 32 solar […]

Disclosure rules for haunted houses?

When selling a home in the US, owners must disclose property taxes, mold, and haunted houses. Landlords must also notify buyers of any deaths within a certain timeframe. Failure to disclose could result in a lawsuit, as in the case of Stambovsky v. Ackley. Possible reasons for haunted house beliefs include confirmation bias and homicides […]

Best tips for moving houses?

Residential relocation involves buying and selling property. UK solicitors use this term more than US real estate professionals. Tips include hiring a lawyer, arranging inspections, and complying with mortgage requirements. A lawyer can help with forms, inspections, and contracts. Inspections and searches vary by jurisdiction. Mortgage lenders may have requirements for transfers. Residential relocation refers […]

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