Home Owners Warranty (HOW) Program

Definition of "Home owners warranty (HOW) program"

Ted Dozeman real estate agent

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RE/MAX Lakeshore

Builder's ten-year guarantee that their workmanship, materials, and construction are up to established standards. The HOW provides reimbursement for the cost of remedying specified defects.

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