complete home inspections inc: Inspecting Water Heaters - Part 1 - 12/10/09 06:00 AM
Inspecting Water Heaters - Part 1Water heaters are one of those modern conveniences that most folks take for granted. That is, until something goes wrong. As Murphy's Law would have it, this will be the major appliance that will head south shortly after moving into your new home. This often becomes … (17 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Saying Good-Bye to Fall 2009... - 11/28/09 09:16 AM
Good-bye Fall 2009...In most parts of this great nation, fall 2009 is a mere memory. Gone are the brilliant colors. Gone is the crunch of leaves under one's feet. Gone are the squeals of children, jumping in the piles you so worked so hard to rake. Yes, fall 2009 is … (12 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Plumbers Rock... - 11/28/09 06:04 AM
Plumbers Rock...Now this statement can be taken several different ways. Such as in Plumbers Rock! They are cool! Hip beyond belief and all that other raz-ma-taz. Yeah Buddy!!! Or you can say plumbers rock. That pile of stones used to hold up sagging pipes because they were out of plumbers … (7 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Just Because They Are a Licensed Electrician... - 11/27/09 06:26 AM
Just because they are a licensed electrician...doesn't mean that the job has been done right. While inspecting a property in the Nashville real estate market the other day, I came upon several wiring inconsistencies. The property owner stated that a friend of theirs was a licensed electrician, and they made several … (11 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Inspection Photo of the Day - Damaged Shower Pan... - 09/23/09 05:54 PM
Inspection Photo of the Day - Damaged Shower Pan... While inspecting some Nashville real estate the other day, one of the inspectors for Complete Home Inspections came across this interesting scenario. The seller of the property was urged by their agent to get a pre-listing inspection before they put their … (16 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Inspecting Older Properties - Common Roofing Issues... - 09/12/09 07:44 PM
Inspecting older properties in any real estate market can an reveal common roofing issues. Many times, older properties are purchased to fix and flip. Such was the case with this parcel of Nashville real estate. Many times the seller is at the mercy of the contractor and their subs to … (12 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Monday Morning Motivator - & Some Points to Ponder... - 08/31/09 05:43 AM
Monday Morning Motivator - & Some Points Points to Ponder...
A good deed is never lost: he who sows courtesy reaps friendship; and he who plants kindness gathers love. ~ Basil As I start this new work week, I will be mindful of sowing the seeds of kindness and courtesy. … (25 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: (Not so) Speechless Sunday - Looking Out My Backdoor... - 08/30/09 07:32 AM
Yesterday, I got a real treat - not a treatment. For the past several months I have been nurturing my moon flower vine. Over the past few days, my efforts have been rewarded by an abundance of beautiful, fragrant, brilliantly white blooms. Yesterday, there were over 30 blossoms. The soft subtle … (28 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Inspecting Foreclosures - Part IV - Windows - Part I - 08/26/09 05:41 PM
As I stated in the earlier segments of this series, one has to do their "due diligence" when purchasing foreclosures. For the most part, the properties are distressed, and the maintenance is not on par as compared to other properties in the market place. One are that can cause huge areas … (2 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Inspecting Foreclosures - Part III - Mechanical Issues - 08/25/09 08:21 AM
In Part I of the series Inspecting Foreclosures, I talked about the importance of conducting the inspection and in Part II of Inspecting Foreclosures, I touched on the subject of lack of maintenance. Mechanical issues surrounding the heating and cooling systems, water heaters and kitchen appliances are a huge concern for … (13 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Inspecting Foreclosurse - Part II - Exterior Issues - 08/25/09 07:24 AM
In Part I of the series Inspecting Foreclosures, I talked about the importance of conducting the inspection and the necessary "due diligence" needed to undertake in order to make an informed decision on these properties. More often than not, the main conditions found with foreclosures revolves around maintenance - or lack … (4 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Inspecting Foreclosurses - Part I - 08/25/09 06:48 AM
Call them what you want, Short Sales, REO's, Bank Owned Sales, Seems like it is taking forever sales, every large community has them. With so many of these already in the mix of inventory and new ones being added on a daily basis, it can be difficult for the real estate … (5 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Monday Morning Motivator - Do What You Really Enjoy... - 08/17/09 04:13 AM
Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder...
Samuel Butler once said, "People are always good company when they are doing what they really enjoy!"
To do something well you have to like it. While that idea is not exactly novel, there are too many folks trapped in jobs that … (24 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Hobnobbing - ActiveRain Style... - 08/13/09 04:58 AM
Today, Twang Town hosts two of ActiveRain's finest - Missy Caulk and Bob Stewart.
Bob and Missy will be talking at a FREE seminar being hosted by Larry Brewer and Keller Williams - 9175 Carouthers Parkway; Cool Springs. This seminar will be between 0900 and 1200 CST. Have questions about … (25 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Plumbers & Sawzalls... - 08/09/09 03:04 PM
I really hate seeing an instrument of diabolical cutting abilities in the hands of plumbers. They WILL get the pipe run to the intended place no matter what. In the case of the attached picture, some plumber has done the dastardly deed of cutting an engineered floor joist in order … (10 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: One Million Dollar Home Buying Challenge... - 08/06/09 06:14 AM
Two local businessmen are sponsoring an open invitation to the community for first time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 stimulus package being offered by the government. The concept is that if 125 new home buyers can purchase new homes by the 30th of November, the combined revenue … (8 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Photo of the Day... - 08/04/09 06:56 AM
Good home inspectors will use all their senses while inspecting a property. The other day, while inspecting a more "experienced" property in Brentwood, I could feel that the master bath area had a noticeable slope. Mental note to self - something is definitely amiss under the house.
Needless to say, … (21 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: (Not So) Wordless Wednesday... - 07/29/09 05:59 AM
Wordless Wednesday - Well kinda sorta...
Wow! Wednesday already? Boy, time sure flies when you are having fun... We are having fun aren't we? Now I don't know about you, but I think that it is kinda fun to make money - and lots of it!!! Here is hoping for a … (23 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: What Excuses Are You Making for Yourself? - 07/28/09 06:37 AM
Thoughts for Tuesday - My 2¢ worth...
Depending upon where you are in this great Nation, the housing market can be a mixed bag of tricks. Some areas are up, some are holding their own, while others are struggling. Yes you can blame the state of the economy on "W" or … (22 comments)
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complete home inspections inc: Monday Morning Motivator... - 07/27/09 05:58 AM
Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder...
Many folks under estimate the power of their mind. You can accomplish what ever goal you set before you, if you have it firmly embedded in your mind and believe. Don't get trapped in the web of lies other folks tell you -- … (23 comments)
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