Real estate blog entries tagged with buyer by Carl & Ceil Winters Texas Hill Country Home Inspector (Complete Inspection Service, New Braunfels, Texas 78133)

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buyer: Home Sweet Home - How excitement can quickly change without a home inspection-Though Provoker by Carl Winters - 05/26/09 05:13 PM

                                                                              HOME SWEET HOME
It's a place where you wake in the morning.
It's a place where you go each evening.
It's a place you want to call "home".
             This blog is for the "first time home buyer". Please read and evaluate carefully some of the things … (5 comments)

buyer: Dumpster Diving or is it Recycling? Carl's Thought Provoker - 05/12/09 09:43 PM

Someone's Trash is Someone's Treasure
In this case I'm talking building type products and a way to save money.
Building a homes with reclaimed materials sounds cool - if you can find the goods. They may be easier to find then you think.
Some places to find used … (4 comments)

buyer: Thought Provoker - Prepare, Prepare, Prepare, Have a Pre-Inspection before you list your home - 03/20/09 08:54 PM

Eliminate the "fix-me's before you list by scheduling a Pre-Inspection.
Thought Provoker: By scheduling a pre-inspection you are solving the mysteries that may be roaming in or around your home.
The Pre-Inspection will reveal items that are in need of repair or may need attention. This buys you time to deal … (16 comments)

buyer: Are you a first time home buyer? - 08/19/08 07:02 PM

This was Ceil's grandmother's home - 1950's and now in 2008. There is allot of history with this house. It was built back in the 1800's.
First Step - Part 1.....What to Expect
With this blog I will give you and "overview" of what happens on the … (14 comments)

buyer: A TEXAS HOME INSPECTION - Question & Answers - by Carl Winters - 02/22/08 10:21 PM

What is a home inspection?
Carl Winters, Advanced Inspector
TREC License #3630 (since 1994)
A Real Estate Inspection. I am providing information regarding TAREI & SATAREI our state associations. This is some information that may be of interest if you are considering buying or selling your home.

About Carl … (8 comments)

buyer: This is where I live/The Next Best Place in The Texas Hill Country - 02/04/08 09:20 PM

My home at Canyon Lake, TX
A place where we celebrate year round. Close to San Antonio, Austin and the famous San Marcos Outlet Stores, Gruene and New Braunfels, The home for Schlitterbahn Waterpartk.
You can also go to http://www.texas-lakes.net to find information on other area lakes.

"Where Water Sports Are … (2 comments)

buyer: Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Detector - 11/12/07 05:36 PM

Since I just got back from puting a battery in my 90 year old mother's smoke detector and replacing a carbon monoxide detector, I thought I would post this reminder. CHECK THEM AND IF NEED BE REPLACE THEM.
Many homeowners neglect to install carbon monoxide detectors, but these are an essential line … (11 comments)

buyer: Wiring In Older Homes Can Be Dangerous - 09/27/07 10:08 PM

One third of all homes are more than 50 years old, and half are at least 30 years old. Even if you use energy-efficient appliances, in an old home, you're probably using more and bigger appliances than an older home is equipped for.
According to consumer reports, you may want to consider … (21 comments)

buyer: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Email Recall Registration) - 09/17/07 03:44 PM

This is a "free" link to be notified when a recall should happen. You can sign up for email notifications from the CPSC- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://cpsc.gov/
CPSC Home > Current
On-line Form for CPSC Subscription Lists
Send the link for this page to a friend! Check out the USA.gov … (9 comments)

buyer: ENERGY STAR ...R-U Energy Efficient - 08/07/07 02:44 PM

Recently I have been reviewing information referencing energy efficient appliances. I came across this site that offers various levels of information regarding energy efficient homes and products. It links information regarding ENERGY STAR information, the government backed symbol for energy efficiency. Learn more about Green Begins with Energy Star Blue.
… (2 comments)

buyer: HP Photosmart R927 Anniversary Present - 08/02/07 10:16 PM

I received an early anniversary present today.
My wife and I will celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary this month and guess what I got. This is a nifty little camera, it is small enough to fit in my pocket. 8.2 MP with 3X optical zoom, video and audio with a 3" … (13 comments)

buyer: My Inspection From Walmart - 07/30/07 10:36 PM

I had my badge on today after my last inspection and was standing in line at Walmart when the person behind me asked what did the badge mean, advanced inspector. I explained to him briefly that it was for a home inspection, structural and mechanical to identify items that may need … (18 comments)

buyer: Garage Door Opener is an overlooked Household Hazard-Please Read Carefully - 07/28/07 01:45 PM

Garage door openers, particularly older models can be dangerous. Please read this information carefully to help prevent injury.
When people think of household hazards, they often overlook the largest one. Garage door openers.
Most automatic garage-door openers have a safety feature that causes the door to reverse if it … (8 comments)

buyer: Never "Assume" Anything - 07/23/07 09:43 PM

I think the word assume should be taken from our vocabulary.
I had a client call Friday to schedule an inspection for Monday (today). I then called the buyer's agent to set up the inspection for noon (today), this way the client could attend the inspection. Fine and dandy.
The buyer's agent … (10 comments)

buyer: The Home Inspector...He's Coming...Be Prepared - 07/17/07 09:45 PM

These few simple tips came off the TAREI website … (0 comments)

buyer: Who's The Boss? - 07/17/07 04:48 PM

Who's the Boss?
      I am - the Inspector Who Inspects the Home?
       I Do- the Inspector Who pays for your services?
       The Buyer Therefore, as inspectors we owe it to our client to perform the best possible inspection of the property they are going to purchase.
… (6 comments)

buyer: Discover Problems Before You Buy....or Sell - 05/11/07 08:20 AM

DISCOVER PROBLEMS BEFORE YOU BUY……or SELL
A professional assessment by a home inspector will uncover any problems and alert you to any necessary repairs and updates.
If you are not sure how to go about finding an inspector or what he or she should be reviewing, ask your qualified, … (3 comments)

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