One of the MANY benefits of a home inspection is to get a disclosure of the “differed costs” involved with the home. Nobody wants to buy a home that they have to put thousands of dollars into it right away…unless its a investment property to...
First off… I think its a generic scapegoat term used in times when the property isn’t up to par before listing the property! The home inspector is not the one buying the home, they are providing the facts of the condition of the home and should not be...
One of the most frequent questions I get asked during a home inspection is “is this home up to code?” This is a valid question that I expect from a concerned home buyer. It really depends on when the home was built and what codes where put in place at the...
Ever hear the term “you get what you pay for?” i’m sure you have. This phrase holds true to most items and services including home inspections. Most home inspectors are very close in price, there are the ones that are offering their services at a...
Buying a home? It’s probably the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the value of the home being inspected. You have recently been crunching...
I ask why wouldn’t you? Eventually, your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Having an inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways, such as: It allows you to see...
Backflow is the reversal of the normal and intended direction of water flow in a water system. Devices and assemblies known as backflow preventers are installed to prevent backflow, which can contaminate potable water supplies. Why is backflow a problem?...
You just bought a home went though the appraisal, the inspection, the negotiations, the down payment UGGHH and all the good stuff that comes with buying a home….stressed out yet? it doesn’t end there its just begun. More than likely you have a 30yr loan...
So you’ve made an offer on your dream house, its been accepted, and you’ve picked out your home inspector congratulations your almost to home ownership!!! Now is the crucial part of the home buying experience where the house goes under the microscope for...
First of all if you’ve ever bought a house or attempted to buy a house you already know theres ALOT to take into consideration, and it can become overwhelming with all the factors such as: location, realtors, financing, interest rates, insurance quotes, offers,...
