Our house is usually our biggest investment. For that reason, we take great care  in keeping it in good shape. All those Sundays when you want to watch the game, but make the decision to mow the yard instead. You want  it to look good, right?  We pull weeds, fertilize, water, and landscape the yard.  We change  the air filters every month or so to  keep the air in the house dust free and the equipment in good shape. We walk the foundation to check for insect entry points and repair when necessary. The house gets a new coat of paint when needed.  All and all we take care of our houses inside and out.

But! Who thinks about the appliances, plumbing, water heater, furnace, air conditioning, or washer and dyer? We usually take these for granted  until they break down. Ever notice, they break down just at the time you can’t afford a repair bill.  When was the last time you had to load all of your clothes into the car and take’em to the laundry? Furnaces and air conditioners break down when you need them the most.

There is such a thing has a Home Warranty. Now, I’m not selling these things, but I thought you might like to know they exist. As a real Estate Broker, I encourage sellers to offer one or the buyers to buy one.   There are two major ones:

 First American Home Buyers Protection Corporation: www.firstam.com/warranty

American Home Shield:  www.ahswarranty.com

You might just want to check them out.