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Common Problem on Bank Owned Properties or Vacant Short Sales: The Damaged Garage Door - 02/12/12 01:34 AM

The proliferation of vacant homes in the last few years, due to foreclosure and shortsale (when vacant), has led to a subsequent proliferation in particular problems.  I could list dozens of issues that are more common on such properties, but one that I wanted to mention is "the damaged garage door".
General bank owned properties, HUD properties, Fanny or Freddy properties, etc. will be winterized after they are taken over, and many of the winterization companies or others involved in the property will put locks on the garage door tracks or if the door has a lock on it they … (2 comments)

Common Roof Leak Points: Cracked Plumbing Vent Boots/Jacks - Typically After 10/11-15 Years Post-Installation - 02/12/12 12:47 AM

From my experience, the majority of roof leaks originate at one of the many penetrations through the roof line found on the vast majority of homes.  Some of these penetrations include roof vents, dryer exhaust vents (on newer properties), satellite dish fasteners, and a host of other penetrations and connections to the roof.
Of these, a very common leak point is at the plumbing vents which penetrate the roof line.  These plumbing vents, part of the plumbing system, have a "boot" or a "jack" (or a host of other commonly used names...) that acts as a sort of "shirt" around … (1 comments)

Home Buyers Workshop in Portland 2012 - 02/09/12 01:16 AM
This is a great opportunity for home buyers in the Portland, Oregon metroplex.  The people involved in this event will be p;roviding a wealth of information.  Free and Pizza!
Via Carla Muss-Jacobs - Exclusive Buyers Agent Portland | Portland Real Estate | (503-810-7192 | BuyersAgentPortland.com):
Home Buyer Workshops and Forums in Portland Home Buyers in Portland can attend a FREE homeownership workshop sponsored by ROSE Community Development.
The home buyer forum is FREE and open to the public.
When is the Next Home Buyer Seminar in Portland? If you are interested in attending a FREE home buyer event, please mark Feb. 15, 2012 on … (2 comments)

 
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Justin Nickelsen, CMI - (p 360.907.9648) Vancouver/Portland/WA/OR Home Inspector

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