Home Ownership Housing Counseling - 03/17/08 10:37 PM
With all the business being generated by Foreclosures one would think those of us in the industry should care less about those foolish enough to sign Adjustable Rate Mortgages,without understanding the possible consequences.
Luckily there are people that care ,and a city  service which helps people whom were the subject of predatory practices.
Many Real Estate professionals have donated time, to help homebuyers educate themselves on the many asspects of Home ownership.
The Department of Housing
The Department of Housing provides a range of services designed to:
Improve availability of Housing provide access to public and private resources effect public policy … (4 comments)

One year anniversary for this little known group on Active Rain - 03/15/08 12:58 AM
Home systems their components and report descriptons
The first time I saw Active Rain I signed up and started this group one year ago today.
Please stop by and say hello.It is needing a good inspection.
Group started on 3/15/07
http://activerain.com/groups/homeinspectionreport
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Extension cords through walls - 03/06/08 07:12 PM
When performing the electrical portion of a home or condo inspection.  I'll occasionally run into cases where the property owner knowing nothing of electrical systems decides the best way to power up appliances is through the use of an extension plug.
 
Use of an extension plug record in and of itself is not a big problem.  As long as they are temporary.
 
The key word here is temporary as extension plugs are not meant to be used as permanent wiring solutions. 
When I see an extension plug has been run through a wall.  I know it is not meant as a temporary … (21 comments)

 
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