Before you hire a professional home inspector, find out if the sellers have any disclosures they wish to make regarding the condition of the property. You can provide this information to your inspector, though they will perform checks of everything on their own. In some areas, sellers are required by law to disclose certain types of defects, such as termite problems. Even if the seller doesn't have any disclosures, you still need to hire an inspector before buying the house. Sometimes sellers may not be aware of certain issues with the property or may have been living with the problem for so long they don't even think about it. Typically, your real estate agent will have particular inspectors they use on a regular basis to conduct home inspections on behalf of their clients. They'll also know the reputations of local inspectors. If you noticed any potential problems in your personal walkthrough of the property, bring these up to your real estate agent before you place an offer on the house. Your mortgage broker also may have a particular inspector they want to use. If that's the case, they'll usually let you know in advance. Typically the buyer foots the bill for the inspection. Your real estate agent can give you a good idea of what to expect from the inspection and how much it will cost you. Before you hire an inspector, you need to make sure that their license is up to date and that they have experience inspecting homes such as the one you plan to purchase. Find out how long the inspector has been doing residential home inspections, and how many they've done. You also may want to find out if those houses are similar in size and location to yours. Ask the inspector how long they expect the inspection to take, and what parts of the house will be covered. If there's anything that you want to be inspected that won't be covered, you may need to hire a different inspector to go over that part of the house. Schedule the inspection at a time you'll be available and make arrangements to be there. The sellers may want to be there as well. Walk through the house with the inspector and have them explain what they see. The inspector likely will notice things that you didn't realize were signs of a problem when you walked through the house on your own. If the inspector points out anything that you don't understand, ask them to explain the damage and what would need to be done to repair it. A general licensed inspector doesn't always go into detail regarding specific systems or issues. If potential problems are found, you may need to have a specialist come in and assess that damage. For example, if the home has a septic system, you may want to arrange to have that system inspected separately by a septic system expert. A septic system contingency requires a septic tank to be pumped and inspected if there is no proof that it has been done in the past 12 months. Most general home inspections don't inspect in-depth for termites. If your general inspector noticed termite damage, you should call in an expert on wood-destroying insects. Licensed inspectors also may not look at certain parts of the property, such as separate buildings or pools. Additionally, general inspectors only look at what is visible. Any evidence of visible damage could indicate a more significant problem inside the walls or underground. Inspectors will look in hard to reach areas, like the attic, on top of the roof, and in the crawl spaces below the house. An inspector typically will not check underground sprinkler systems.
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One-sentence summary -- Ask the seller for disclosures. Talk to your real estate agent. Check the inspector's credentials. Attend the inspection. Line up additional inspections.

Your life does not have to be about pleasing the people who care about you. They may not understand at first, but doing what you want should be a life investment. They have plenty of time to get used to the idea. It may be easier at the beginning to do things other people want for you. However, what you want is a decision that must be made by you alone. And in the long run, working for your own passions will ultimately prove to be the most profitable thing you can do for you. If you are working for what other people think of you, you will probably end up on a path that is less satisfying for you. Consider what you have to give others. Do not confuse what other people want for you with what you want for yourself. For example, if you are choosing a major in college, do not choose the major others tell you to pursue unless it is what really excites you. Be patient and persistent in doing what you want. Taking ownership means that you will have to make your actions match what you want to be both on a daily basis and year by year. To become what you want will require problem solving. For example, if you want to go to a college that has the program you need to pursue your dream and it is out of your reach as a freshman, go to a community college first and then transfer. A problem solver is someone who actively brainstorms ideas to solve a problem, evaluates those ideas to see how they might work out, and then executes the idea. This means following your instincts. Think about the worst thing that could happen. Risk is when you are willing to accept the worst thing that can happen. Often you will have to fail in order to achieve the things you want. Once you learn how to live with that possibility, nothing will be able to stop you. If you are going to become successful in doing what you want, you will be your only true boss. Because you are your own guide, you should become good at following your instincts. You alone are the most knowledgeable about your own work. Profiting from your risks will take trial and error, and failing should become your close friend if you want to make following your instincts pay off for you. Everyone has fears and these fears sometimes guide the way we choose to live our lives. Living in reaction to your fears will not serve your dreams. You will be better off when you are aware of your fears and actively fight them. Luckily, if you are cognizant of your fears, they can have less power over the decisions you make. When you are experiencing anxiety because of fear, write about the negative feelings and experiences. At first this may be difficult, but over time it will pay off. Journaling daily for twenty minutes is a helpful habit that will help you cope with your negative emotions, and it will refocus you on what you want.
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One-sentence summary -- Give up on working for affirmation from others. Take ownership over the things you want. Be a problem solver. Take risks for the things you want. Acknowledge your fears.

Once your hair is shoulder-length, it starts to look weighed down. Opt for a cut that hits between your chin and collarbone or even shorter, if you prefer! Fake a voluminous look on super-short hair by cutting the sides closer to your head and leaving the top a little longer. Style the top with a volumizing product and a round brush to give it lift. Layers can make your hair look thinner, especially if you opt for a style with a lot of layering. Instead, choose a bob or similar style with a strong, blunt line across the bottom to make your hair look fuller. Avoid blunt cuts that are done with a razor. These can cause your hair to look frizzy and can make it appear even thinner. If you don't mind coloring your hair, highlights can create a 3D effect, making your hair seem fuller. Lighter highlights should be closer to the top, while lowlights and your natural color should fall towards the bottom.
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Cut your hair short or medium length for more bounce. Opt for a blunt cut for the most fullness. Get highlights to add dimension.