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When is the best time to have a New Construction Home Inspected? - 03/18/08 07:47 AM
After my last blog I have had a LOT of interesting side conversations with Realtors about new construction inspections, building codes, and other such entertaining topics.
The one thing that seemed to be new to many Realtors was that new construction inspections are WAY MORE than just an inspection of the house … (6 comments)

But it's Brand New! Why do I need it inspected? - 03/12/08 10:41 PM
I think the general consensus seems to be that all buyers should have a full home inspection.
But lately, I have heard that many builders (and even some agents - gasp!) have suggested to their clients that the Builder's Warranty is good enough and an inspection is overkill (or a waste of money).
Now, … (6 comments)

A Septic Cheat Sheet for your clients - 03/11/08 08:40 PM
Let's face it - NO ONE (not even inspectors) like talking about, looking at or even thinking of septic systems (let alone inspecting them!)
With that in mind, it is one feature that is unfamiliar to many buyers and there are lots of good questions...but unless you are pretty well versed in … (4 comments)

New deck fasteners to watch out for - 03/10/08 10:44 PM
Recently, I have seen builders using a product called "LedgerLok" fasteners to secure decks at the ledger board.
Where before the common practice was to use 1/2 inch lag bolts, now it is not all that unusual to see these screws in place.
Since I was ingorant about their installation, I called the … (6 comments)

Free service to keep your loved ones (and clients!) safe - 03/10/08 10:19 PM
I have always been kind of a nut about safety.   It's nerdy, I know, but it's just one of those things I can't help.
As a result, one of the services I have been including for my clients has been to run their appliances through the Consumer Product Safety Commission database to … (4 comments)

 
Inspector: Joseph Michalski - PA Home Inspector (Sherlock Homes Inspections)
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