real estate: Second Quarter 2010 GDP Drops When Compared to First Quarter 2010 - 07/30/10 01:51 AM
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Now onto the blog!  Second Quarter 2010 GDP Drops When Compared to First Quarter 2010
News reports today on CNBC indicate a 2.4 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2010 (Q2/10) versus a revised 3.7 GDP in the first quarter of 2010 (Q1/10).  Stock market futures dropped significantly on this news.  This is a significant slowdown in GDP when comparing Q1/10 to Q2/10, but consistent with expectations and forecasts for Q2/10.  Government stimulus dropped significantly during … (0 comments)

real estate: What's in a Group! - 08/10/08 12:20 PM
Well, at the Tennessee Home and Building Inspectors Group at AR, it's diversity, and lots of it!  If you ever get a chance to look at who has joined this group you will be impressed with the vocational diversity of the group!  The following is the list of vocations held by the members of this group.
Home Inspectors
Commercial Building Inspectors
Residential Realtors
Commercial Realtors
Loan Originators and Officers
Stagers
Real Estate Media Experts
Builders
Notary
Financial Advisors
Virtual Real Estate Assistant
Real Estate Photographer
Real Estate Trainer
Auctioneer
Resort Sales Reps
Real Estate Advertising Executives 
Impressive to say the least.  It … (2 comments)

real estate: What's Wrong With This Picture? (6/27/08) - 06/27/08 12:59 AM
This is an excellent example of what can happen if a water management system component fails.  In this case, the siding was allowed to deteriorate and water penetrated the seams.  Once inside it soaked the insulation and from there the wood.  Obviously a major expense.


 
 
 
 
 
 
Richard

Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, and contributing members of the Active Rain Real Estate network, and are intended to educate and otherwise assist home owners, sellers and buyers, building owners, sellers and buyers, realtors, real … (2 comments)

real estate: What's Wrong With This Picture? (5/12/08) - 05/12/08 09:56 AM
So, is this guy retired Navy?  One use to tieing things off to secure them?  Or is this just the latest in water management?  Or is it water management gone amok?
 
Richard 
www.habitecinspections.com

Comments in this blog posting are the intellectual property of Richard Acree, President, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, and contributing members of the Active Rain Real Estate network, and are intended to educate and otherwise assist home owners, sellers and buyers, building owners, sellers and buyers, realtors, real estate investors, property managers, and lenders in the process of owning, buying or selling homes or commercial buildings.  HABITEC is … (5 comments)

real estate: Unwanted Visitors! Mind The Gap! - 03/28/08 12:29 AM
At HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, we sometimes see gaps around the metal shrouds covering HVAC ducting that connects to exterior package units at homes and buildings.  We flag this every time because of the negative effects that can come from these gaps.  Gaps at the top of the shroud can allow in water and vegetation debris in such a way so as to create a "mold soup" that can cause mold to grow on or in the ductwork.  Gaps at the bottom of the shroud provide a path for moisture, insects, rodents and other critters such as squirrels, and … (1 comments)

real estate: Water Management System Failures - Skylights - 03/07/08 02:00 PM
Experience at HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, has shown that Water Management Systems are a frequent source of problems in Home and Commercial Building Inspections.  Failures of these of systems can lead to more serious problems such as mold and structural failure.
The components of the Water Management System include the roof, gutter/downspout/extension subsystem, windows, doors and gradient of the landscaping.  All of these have in common the responsibility of moving water off and/or away from the building. 
The roof includes the sheathing, roof covering, flashing, skylights, gutter/downspout/extension subsystem, and penetration boots.  The purpose of this article is to talk about … (0 comments)

real estate: Which Candidate is Best for the Real Estate Market? - 03/02/08 03:03 AM
As we see the list of candidates for our next President narrow to 3 (Senator Clinton, Senator McCain and Senator Obama) and eventually 2, which candidate do you think would be best for the real estate market going forward?
I know there is a lot more to consider when choosing a President than just this issue; however, since the AR community is focused on real estate maybe we can look at this election in just that vein for a moment.  So which candidate do you think would help the real estate market, how do you think they would help, and why do you … (9 comments)

real estate: Inspectors and Realtors - Working Together to Move Things Forward! - 02/29/08 07:48 AM
At HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, it is the corporate philosophy that the Inspector can help facilitate the real estate transaction while still providing unbiased and clear Inspection results to the Client.  There are several ways we try to do this.
First, I think we can all agree that almost every home or building, new or existing, will probably have "issues" that need to be addressed.  The key word in that statement is issues.  Note that I do not use the word "problem".  We all have issues in our every day lives that need to be addressed.  Yet perhaps you will agree that … (2 comments)

real estate: HABITEC Featured in Williamson AM Real Estate - 02/21/08 11:31 PM
Please check out the front page article about Home Inspections and Home Inspector Reviews in today's (2/22/08) Tennessean Williamson AM Real Estate section.
Richard Acree, President of HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, was interviewed by Nancy Mueller of the Tennessean about Home Inspection services available at HABITEC and within the industry for new and existing homes.
The "home review" mentioned is actually the "Home Inspector Review" service discussed earlier on AR by HABITEC.  Like staging, a Home Inspector Review can help make a home that is for sale more appealing to buyers in this very competitive real estate market.  And it costs … (0 comments)

real estate: Question: How do I know if the Home Inspector will do a good job? - 01/18/08 05:25 AM
Answer:  Ask the Home Inspector for references.  A good Home Inspector should be able to offer at least 6 names of Clients or Realtors they have worked with who will speak on their behalf.  Also, a Home Inspector should offer testimonials from previous Clients. 
A Home Inspector proud of his/her work and with nothing to hide will make this information readily available.  If they have a website (and they should!), they should have their references and testimonials posted there to make it easier for Clients to find them.  Some people are not comfortable asking for references because it indicates suspicion or … (3 comments)

real estate: Question: If I have questions after seeing the Home Inspection Report can I call the Home Inspector to get answers. - 01/18/08 05:13 AM
Answer:  YES!  Reputable Home Inspection companies offer this service.  A good Home Inspection Report will leave few questions for the home buyer but it is virtually impossible to eliminate all questions.  A few minutes on the telephone can clear the air quickly.
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real estate: Question: How will the results of the Home Inspection be presented? - 01/18/08 05:05 AM
Answer:  Most Home Inspectors offer a computer generated Home Inspection Report to present their findings.  The best companies offer reports that include digital pictures embedded in the report to add clarity to the discussion.  There should also be a summary section at the end of the report.  However, buyers are encouraged to read the entire report. 
With the age of electronic communications, a quality Home Inspector will email your Home Inspection Report to you later the same day of the Inspection.  With the Client's permission, a copy is also sent to the buyer's real estate agent.  That speeds things up since … (6 comments)

real estate: Question: Should the Buyer be present for the Home Inspection? - 01/18/08 04:47 AM
Answer:  A home buyer is not required to be present for the Home Inspection.  However, it is recommended that at least one of the buyers attend all or some of the Home Inspection.  A great deal can be learned by talking to the Home Inspector about the house you are trying to purchase.  A good Home Inspector will offer and take the time to walk around and through the house with you to discuss his findings and answer your questions.  This is usually done at the end of the Inspection after the Inspector has the opportunity to get the "big picture".  … (11 comments)

 
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Home Inspections - Nashville TN

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