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arlington: REO Inspections and HUD Property Condition Reports...Buyers Beware - 04/13/10 12:55 PM
The past couple years I have had a chance to see alot of bank owned properties. Some owned by HUD, and those referred to as REO (Real Estate Owned) properties. These properties can offer home buyers a great value and an opportunity for building equity.
Having a home inspection on one of these properties is so very important. Unfortunately the circumstances that led to the home being foreclosed upon also tells you that there likely is deferred maintenance and possible needed repairs that were not performed, because there was no money for the previous occupants to do so.
Furthermore the banks and HUD will … (2 comments)

arlington: Shocking Wiring Installation...(As it was never intended) - 03/23/10 11:05 AM
Anyone can drive down to the big box store and buy electrical supplies, yet once they get home, there is a chance that they will install it right. But in alot of cases I see there are often serious safety hazards created by the "weekend warriors" attempt at adding electrical circuits. The results could be devestating, causing fires or possibly electrocution.
As a home inspector, I get to see alot of what I call "Bubba & Skeeta" altered wiring. No permits; Plenty of double taps; No understanding of polarity, bonding, grounding, floating neutrals, amps, volts, watts, load side vs line side.......and lots and lots … (3 comments)

 

Harold Miller - Everett Home Inspector

Camano Island, WA

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