Home Inspections

July 24, 2010

  • Just Before Closing, Get A Home Inspection

    Just Before Closing, Get A Home Inspection
    It doesn’t matter how good a home or condo looks, looks can be very deceiving. The thing you don’t want to occur after you move into your new home is replacing major items.
    Do yourself a favor and spend the money on a home inspection and make sure it is [...]

July 7, 2010

  • Home Inspection: Why Do You Need It?

    Home Inspection: Why Do You Need It?
    When you purchase a property, you want to make sure you get the most out of your money. In order to do this, you check your property thoroughly. You even work with a professional inspector to know the real state of the property. But why is a home inspection [...]

April 8, 2010

  • Home Inspections Can Make or Break the Deal

    Home Inspections Can Make or Break the Deal
    Match a willing seller with a qualified buyer, a loan approval and an acceptable appraisal and you would think a successful closing is a given. But too many seemingly solid contracts fall apart unnecessarily because of a misunderstanding of the property inspection.
    But, that does NOT have to be [...]

March 9, 2010

  • Passing Your Home Inspection

    Passing Your Home Inspection
    If you're getting ready to sell your home, do everything you can to get the house in good condition before you attempt to sell it, but don't be discouraged if the inspection report contains negative statements. Home inspectors make note of everything they see. No home is perfect.
    Fix leaks and clogs before [...]

January 13, 2010

  • Home Maintenance: How to Budget

    Home Maintenance: How to Budget
    Spending doesn’t stop once a home is purchased. Whether you are moving into a new home or an older home, you need to be aware of the ongoing maintenance that any home requires, and how to budget for it.
    First, home buyers should understand the 1% rule. This rule assumes that normal [...]

December 23, 2009

  • Remodeling: Costs Are Up, Returns Are Down

    Remodeling: Costs Are Up, Returns Are Down
    Home remodelers are getting less bang for their bucks. For the fourth straight year, renovation jobs have added less to resale values relative to their costs, according to an annual Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report released  recently by the National Association of Realtors.
    One common renovation, a mid-priced bath remodel, for [...]

December 15, 2009

  • Mold in the Home

    Mold in the Home
    Home buyers have a lot of things to evaluate when looking for a new home. One of the silent things every home buyer needs to be on the lookout for is mold.
    Mold can manifest itself in many forms. All types of mold need the same things to grow, moisture and dark spaces. [...]

September 17, 2009

  • Home Inspections: Don't Buy Without One

    Home Inspections: Don't Buy Without One
    When buying a home, regardless of whether it's a newly built home, or one that is 20 years old, you should consider getting it inspected by a professional home inspector. Home inspections provide detailed information about the overall condition of the house one is planning to buy. A standard [...]

August 14, 2009

  • Home Inspections - Checking the Exterior

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    Home Inspections - Checking the Exterior
    After you have picked out a home to buy, you’ll most likely order a home inspection. During the home inspection, the home inspector will inspect the exterior components of the home for defects and signs of structural damage. Here is a list of seven [...]

June 13, 2009

  • Mistakes New Homeowners Make

    Mistakes New Homeowners Make
    You’d be surprised how many people don’t get an inspector to come when they’re buying a new home. While the first inclination may be that new homes don’t require the thorough once-over needed or recommended on older homes, think again. Inspectors can uncover otherwise unapparent items such as furnaces that aren’t vented [...]

May 2, 2009

  • Home Inspections: The Different Types

    Home Inspections: The Different Types
    Home inspections tend to confuse homebuyers, especially if buying a house is a first-time experience.  Below are different types of home inspections you may encounter:
    Primary Home Inspection
    This is the most important thing to do when buying a house.  It is unbelievable how many homebuyers overlook this when purchasing a property.  If [...]

October 15, 2008

  • Home Inspections: For New Homes Too!

    Home Inspections: For New Homes Too!
     
    There are a lot of different things that need to be inspected upon the purchase of a new home. A common misconception by many home buyers is that simply because their home is newly constructed an inspection is unnecessary. Nothing could be farther from the truth. New homes require an [...]

October 3, 2008

  • Mold: What to Watch Out For

    Mold: What to Watch Out For
     
    Being a homeowner, or even an apartment dweller, can have its share of pleasures and responsibilities. One important responsibility you have as a homeowner is to ensure your home is save, both from a physical standpoint, and from a health standpoint. This means avoiding and tackling problems such as mold.  [...]

April 24, 2008

  • Home Inspections: What Types Are There?

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February 27, 2008

January 20, 2008

  • Home Inspections - What You Must know

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November 19, 2007

August 23, 2007

  • Home Inspections: For New Homes Too!

    Home Inspections: For New Homes Too!
     
    There are a lot of different things that need to be inspected upon the purchase of a new home.  A common misconception by many home buyers is that simply because their home is newly constructed an inspection is unnecessary.  Nothing could be farther from the truth.  New homes require an [...]

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