First American Home Buyers Protection
Why Choose First American? - As a subsidiary of First American Corporation, we have the financial strength to protect our customers. - We offer comprehensive coverage on all standard systems and appliances. - We have no size or age limitations on systems and appliances. - We have no “Obsolete Parts” clause; if we can’t fix it, we replace it. - We provide fast and friendly service 24 hours a day, everyday of the year. - We have a large network of certified, insured contractors throughout the nation. - Over $117 million spent on repairs and replacements in 2007. What is a home warranty A home warranty is a one year residential service contract that provides repair or replacement coverage for the major operating systems and appliances in a home that fail due to normal wear and tear. Home Buyers’ Benefits Move in with assurance knowing your home is covered. * You are covered for unexpected home repair or replacement costs on many of your home’s major systems and appliances. * Coverage is regardless of the appliances’ age, make or model. * If it can’t be fixed, we will replace it.* * It only takes a phone call and a small service fee to fix the problem. * Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. * You’ll have budget protection knowing you only have to pay a nominal service fee per trade call. Home Sellers’ Benefits Sell with confidence. * Having a home warranty as an additional feature will give you a competitive edge over other homes on the market. * Buyers have more confidence in your home and there is usually less negotiating in getting closer to your asking price. * If something breaks after the sale, there is limited liability for you. Buyers will contact the warranty company rather than calling you. * Protect your budget, one major breakdown before or during the sale of your home can very costly and delay things. Realtor® Benefits Realtors® have many of the same benefits as home sellers PLUS: * Satisfied clients can lead to future referrals. * It’s an excellent selling tool in promoting the home at top market value. * It will build your reputation as a fair, honest and thorough real estate professional. Everyone Benefits First American Home Protection Plan can make buying or selling a home a rewarding experience for everyone involved. Contact information: Julie Stokes Area Manager First American Home Buyers Protection www.firstam.com/warranty 800-698-0422 ex 6786 Cell (940) 390-4217 Service Dept (800) 992-3400

Bargain Properties >Tips for First Time Investors
When starting out as a real estate investor, you can choose either the conservative approach of holding a property until it increases in value or the riskier approach of "flipping" - reselling very soon after making some improvements that add value. If you plan on taking the safer approach, keep the following factors in mind when searching for the right investment property.
Look for a house or apartment unit that is close to where you live, so inspecting the property and overseeing maintenance will be easier. Choose an area where there is clear potential for future development, and you will benefit from the inevitable increase in property values. If you have the choice of either buying a newly built or recently remodeled home or a less expensive house in the same neighborhood that needs a cosmetic makeover, buy the bargain property and upgrade it for a better long-term return on your investment.
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Which nation, fueled by an oil and manufacturing boom, claims the world's longest building?
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The "Linear City" of Malasia is currently the longest.
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