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Most home inspectors and some Realtors understand that the home inspection industry is really…
Home Inspection: Do I really need one? Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by The Chris Baynes Team…
HOW DOES THAT GO ` SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP? After your Thanksgiving meal you can head to the mall or…
Most home inspectors don't inspect, test, or even mention personal appliances other than to say…
It's always nice when I get an email from a recent Client that starts out with a "Thank you! "…
I just recently listed and sold a listing agent's dream townhouse here in Crofton, MD. New roof,…
Is it the economic climate? The real estate climate? Has anyone else noticed that Seller…
Look at all the damage cause by the trees in the pictures below. As a home Inspector we find…
One thing a great home inspector will do for their clients is test for carbon monoxide leaks at…
Today I was told I was too thorough to be a home inspector. I was flabbergasted and speechless. Too…
Los Angeles Home Inspector Blog. Wow! What Is That Going To Cost To Fix? Los Angeles home…
"Thank you!" - 11/14/2009 05:46 AM
A first happened for me yesterday as I had the privilege of inspecting a house built in 1945..
Home Inspection Turns Up Garage Carbon Monoxide and Fire Danger. Take a look at this picture. I…
I get a lot of activity on my web site and on my phone from my blogging activities here at…
I will often get a phone call the day after the inspection asking me, "What is the best way to…
So What Missing Here? - 11/07/2009 07:56 PM
I took this picture during my first inspection today. I'm always amused by what some seller…
IMPORTANT RECALL SAMSUNG OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE Go here for additional information: To see…
As with everything in life, it's always best to shop around. That includes shopping for a home…
4" Sewer Clean- Out here we have a 4" sewer clean -out provided for rooter service on a newly…
Well it's here to stay PEX pipe for residential construction. love it or not, it has impacted the…
Inspecting a home in the rough in phase is a tough job but one that we are use to at David Home…
Last Thursday I got a call inquiring about whether I could do a home inspection on Friday…
History… Anytime we turn in a claim to our insurance company pertaining to our home and damage…
  Tn Sullivan County Home Inspections Tn Sullivan County Home Inspections are very important. I…
I believe I'm lucky because about 98. 2712730031875% of my Clients actually come to the…
Gotta love those helpful Clients! - 10/27/2009 07:54 PM
My two favorite types of Clients are those who know nothing, like first-time home buyers, and…
You have got to be NUTS to do this kind of wiring in a home where your kids sleep at night. Take a…
This old hot water heater has given her last hot shower. Here are two pictures from a home…
While everyone is thinking of the upcoming holiday season don't over look you home. As the rainy…
Congratulations, you finally took the plunge and purchased that perfect get away home. So why…
What Caused This Deck To Collapse - 10/25/2009 10:30 PM
This deck collapsed for various reasons. The first was that there was no proper ledger board…
One of the things about being a home inspector is being aware of our surroundings. What…
I don't get very many questions about radon, probably because San Diego County as a whole doesn…
This is what happens when the bank doesn't winterize a REO bank owned property before winter. We…
Because San Diego is a desert that often is subject to high temperatures, many people install…
Part of the process when purchasing a Springfield Mo home is the home inspection. I recommend…
My Kids Love Stickers and So Do I - 10/24/2009 07:43 AM
My two girls absolutely love stickers. They have them all over their bedroom doors. Not…
What Can I Expect from a Professional Home Inspection? What can I expect from a…
What requirements are there to become a Home Inspector In Davenport, Iowa there are no laws yet…
11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection "According to industry experts, there…
Home Buying 101--Definitely get the home inspection Sure, you--the buyer--pay for the home…
Since home sales seem to be picking up around the nation, following are some helpful hints if…
I inspected a home yesterday in West Covina that had 3 layers of roofing installed on it. Take a…
Sometimes the water is turned off in foreclosures. We're under a Level 2 Drought Alert. We…
I did a home inspection in Foothill Ranch yesterday. For a wonderful Realtor who really knows her…
Other uses for chimneys.... - 10/06/2009 10:42 PM
Occasionally when I do a home inspection, I'll find that some cable or antenna person -- or the…
No, I can't. Oh, how I hate to say no. But sometimes there is no other answer. Here in San…
I love going out to the boondocks to do home inspections. If I leave early enough and take a…
One of the main reasons why I joined the ActiveRain community and endeavor (endeavour for my…
Home Inspector Please? - 09/30/2009 11:35 PM
Because of the recent changes to licensing for Home Inspectors we are running into a situation here…
This post is part of my series on frequently asked questions about San Diego home inspections…
Accountability And Doing The Right Thing. This is empowering As a home inspector in the Los…
Home Inspections are not just for the Buyer. It is a good idea to have a home inspection…
Would you park YOUR car there? - 09/25/2009 10:33 AM
Whenever I do an inspection in a condominium complex, I always tell my Clients to get involved…
It's not easy stumping the masses here at ActiveRain, but I do have a little extra surprise in…
Home inspectors might be the best professionals at disclaiming things they don't know about, or…
I had a listing agent call me regarding my Clients and the purchase offer they made on her…
I've often thought that it's a sham that banks can get away with foreclosing on a property and…
Don't flip flop on this one, get a Pre-Inspection prior to listing your home. You're Home…
This post is part of my series on frequently asked questions about San Diego home inspections…
Here's a little mystery from a home inspection the other day. Actually it wasn't that mysterious…
This post is part of my series on "frequently asked questions" about home inspections. For…
One of the problems of older homes here in San Diego -- "older" being defined as built prior to…
Sellers are often counseled by their real estate agents to disclose, disclose, disclose. In fact…
Home inspectors don't have many problems because we're such a great group of people. Okay, now…
Although "Fire Season" starts June 1 each year here in San Diego, the peak period of the fire…
I have always happily attended home inspections. I always learn something about construction, code…
The critical question is "when was the problem detectable? The buyer must start with an honest…
Dig Through the Trash In a typical home inspection, septic systems are not usually included…
To find previous blog entries on San Diego home inspection frequently asked questions about home…
Missing or damaged systems and equipment, such as plumbing and electrical, heating and air…
Wood-Decay Fungi White rot leaves wood with a bleached appearance and a spongy and stringy…
Recently I accompanied a past Client to look at some Brazilian cherry wood flooring that she was…
Staging gone wrong - 08/30/2009 12:27 PM
A recent inspection revealed that some people just don't want to sell their house. Many times…
What continues to puzzle me about home inspections is that those buying the home are so…
 
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