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2008 

To some condo-buyers, a condo inspection seems somewhat redundant, as the building is mostly owned collectively and the only part to inspected, they think, is the paint and the furniture. However, as millions of leaky condo owners found out the hard way, a condo inspection is simply a diligent an...
06/18/2008
Mold is a common problem in many homes, particularly those in damp and humid climates. Although it's mostly found in the basements of homes, it can pop up almost anywhere that could have a moisture problem. Most mold is benign and just an eyesore, though some mold can be toxic and a serious healt...
06/18/2008
Since we all know that water is the life-blood of the home, it is important to ensure the liquid coming out of the taps is top-quality. Not only are there the obvious health detriments associated with dirty water, but, aside from drinking water, you want to have relatively clean and clear water f...
06/18/2008
In order to feel comfortable hiring a home inspector in Brooklyn, it is important to understand what to expect from an inspector and what your rights are as a client. Many home inspectors, both legitimate and illegitimate, will prey upon clients who do not know what a proper inspection would cons...
06/18/2008
With roles of contractor, real estate agent, residential owner and real estate entrepreneur so often blurred in today's world of home businesses and owner operated real estate firms, when you are about to have a home inspection in Nassau County Long Island, you should be cautious about the disint...
06/18/2008
A home inspection in Manhattan most often it refers to private residences with a single owner. Shared ownership situations such as town houses and condominiums call for a different type of inspection process, although home inspectors and home inspection firms often offer various types of inspecti...
06/18/2008
Since the purchase of a home is usually the single biggest transaction in an individual's lifetime and since many residences must be purchased "as-is", to have a home inspection in Queens is absolutely essential if the would-be buyer is to protect him or herself against buying a residence with ha...
06/18/2008
With a huge market for home inspections in so small an area, New York home buyers must be cautious to avoid hiring unlicensed, suspended or any other illegitimate inspectors. Home inspections in New York is a competitive field with a great deal of rules and guidelines designed to regulate who is ...
06/18/2008
When hiring a firm or individual to inspect a house you plan to buy or want to sell, it is important to remember that a home inspection in Staten Island is not an architectural assessment. Inspections carried out on structures in the construction phase are very different to inspections made durin...
06/18/2008
While the uniform code of the state of New York outlines the minimum requirements for fire and safety regulations on all structures, a building permit is no guarantee of a sound structure or a sound investment. Most real estate contracts will include clauses to allow a building inspection to be c...
06/18/2008
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