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It's a decision just about all home buyers will face -- whether to buy a home warranty or take a pass. Having one can save you a lot of money, but only if you know exactly what's covered.

Homeowner Ernest Goss experienced something a lot of us in Texas can relate to. It was the middle of summer, 100 degrees outside and his air conditioning went out.

Goss had a warranty and it saved him a bundle.

"They came out, looked at it and said the whole unit was bad. I think $800 for a whole brand new air conditioner, install with all the fees covered," Goss said.

Goss's warranty covered the heating and cooling system. A good warranty will cover those items, as well as the heat pumps and duct work, plus the refrigerator, stove, garbage disposal and dishwasher.

Angie Hicks from Angie's List said essential plumbing coverage in any warranty should include electrical panels, wiring, drains and pipes.

"It's important to read the contract in its entirety. For example, maybe you have a plumbing issue that is inside the house. The warranty may cover it, but if it's the plumbing outside of your home it may not.

Hicks said the deductible for a good warranty should be no more than $100. Most warranty plans cost between $350 and $500 per year. Homeowners typically pay an additional $50 to $75 for each repair.

If you've got older appliances, a warranty could be well worth the cost. But, make sure the company includes an inspection so you know the condition of everything in your home before you sign.

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Department of Insurance is warning consumers that a Florida-based company is illegally marketing home warranty services to Illinois residents.

The agency said Wednesday that Arkidus Home Protection continues to market the warranties despite a previous cease and desist order from the Illinois Insurance Department. They say the state of Florida has taken similar action against Arkidus for illegal activity.

The company markets warranties for household appliances via the Internet.

Illinois officials say they've received "several complaints" from consumers who could not get Arkidus to reimburse them for claims.

Illinois officials investigated and determined the company and Reinaldo "Ray" Berges did not have a certificate of authority to sell insurance or a license to sell home warranties in Illinois.

A telephone number on the company website rang busy.

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HSA Home Warrantya home warranty company offering comprehensive plans to buyers and sellershas been providing home warranties and services for the past 28 years. But on top of the security an HSA home warranty affords homeowners, HSA works to provide assistance to real estate professionals by offering partnerships in which they will not only provide warranties, but also help improve branding, media and marketing.

Tracy Hutton, president of CENTURY 21 Scheetz, partnered with HSA more than eight years ago and believes her ongoing partnership removes stress from the agent and strengthens the client relationship by eliminating risk. If one of our buyers closes on a home and finds an issue with somethingthe furnace or the ACand they have a home warranty in place that we recommended, they are so grateful, says Hutton. It really adds to the value of what the agent has delivered to the clientits problem solving, and it takes away a lot of stress from both the client and the agent.

However, HSA does more than alleviate stress from the agent; they also help keep them afloat in a world teeming with new technology trends. For instance, the HSA Master Agent Program provides real estate professionals with a one-on-one session with an experienced marketing consultant and tech coach, exclusive webinars, social media assistance and marketing materials.

Glenn Bill, a CENTURY 21 Scheetz broker/associate, has been partnered with the company for the past decade. HSA took the time to help us with our search engine optimization, and their webinars have helped improve our marketing and social media campaigns. Bill, who is also a national speaker for real estate agents and brokers, believes his partnership with HSA has helped grow his business. He also notes that he has seen success using HSAs one-on-one consulting sessions, where a coach helps review current marketing strategies, helps to define new ones, and works to increase a companys social media presence, search engine optimization and mobile marketing.

HSA also sends out a newsletter which provides agents with updated marketing strategies, social media tips and trending tech topics, helping agents remain as savvy as possible.

The company saves us time, it saves us money and it helps our communication. And if we forget to do it in advance, it allows us to get the warranty on the spot, concludes Bill.

For more information, visit http://www.onlinehsa.com.

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Hi Steve from Wilhelmy Homes. Thanks for stopping by our YouTube channel. I wanted to talk to you today about the costs to selling a house. Everyone #39;s house is different so everyone #39;s situation is a bit different, but I can at least talk about big picture stuff. Almost everyone I chat with wants to know, "How much money am I going to have at the end of the day?" That #39;s the big question so we like to lump the costs of selling a house into a couple of categories. First off, we have to take care of your existing mortgage, government related expenses such as taxes and fees, and then there are realtor fees. We will talk about all the values of hiring a real estate professional who understands your market and has sold many houses. There are title services fees and other professional services fees so they get paid to make sure that the deed is recorded properly and the wire transfer gets done on a timely manner. There may even be fees associated with the buyer. They may ask you to contribute to their closing costs. You may have to pay for a home warranty or discount points or things like that. All of those things may factor in and that #39;s why everyone #39;s situation is a bit different. We will definitely talk you through that and we will have an approximate net sheet to where we can say we think that you are going to walk away from this house and have this much money. We will give you a couple scenarios. But, of course, anything specific we talk about up front we can #39;t say for sure ...From:Steve WilhelmyViews:1 0ratingsTime:03:31More inEducation

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Photography and Video by: RealTourCast / Tim Furlong Jr. http://www.realtourcast.com A real estate video tour for Steve Levy with KY Select Properties http Located in Louisville, KY. Click here for listing details: http://www.kyselectproperties.com This 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Indian Hills brick ranch has been completely remodeled and is in MOVE-IN READY CONDITION! Relax with total one-floor living! The new trey ceiling Master Suite is roomy and opens to the Master Bath with Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level and in to the new vaulted ceiling Great Room offering open views of the large flat back yard. There is also access to a spacious deck that steps down to the yard. An updated Eat-In Kitchen is conveniently located near the dining and entertaining areas. An attached Garage, main floor Laundry, lots of closets, and a Home Warranty complete this Just Right Indian Hills gem! RealTourCast Real Estate Video tags Louisville KY real estate homes for sale real estate video slideshow luxury real estate kentucky select properties real estate photography canon 5D Mark III Tilt Shift Lens TS-E 17mm hdr photography realtourcast tim furlong jr.From:KYSelectPropertiesViews:0 0ratingsTime:02:41More inPeople Blogs

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MISSION, KS--(Marketwire - Dec 27, 2012) - (Family Features) When the temperatures drop, the last thing you need is for your heating or plumbing system to act up. Some basic maintenance can help to ensure your home plumbing and heating systems are functioning properly.

A regular maintenance schedule helps protect you against system or appliance failures that leave you with a crisis requiring urgent -- and potentially very costly -- solutions.

To help protect your home during the cold winter months, American Home Shield, one of the nation's leading providers of home warranty services, shares some tips for making sure your heating unit and plumbing system are in good condition to handle extreme temperatures.

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Taking these steps can help keep your home systems in good working order throughout the winter. But not everyone has the time or skills to do the maintenance required.

A professional preventative maintenance program can be a time- and money-saver for homeowners. Quality service providers perform a thorough check of your home's systems and appliances to help ensure they are operating efficiently.

To learn more about preventive maintenance recommendations for your home's systems and appliances, visit http://www.ahspm.com.

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