condo inspection: Inspecting of A New York Condo - 04/28/08 03:27 PM
Inspecting of A New York Condo
The property requirements for condo are quite different from that of a house in that the ownership of the land is divided. Therefore, there are two specific areas that you'll need to concern yourself with here to make sure that you understand what this first part … (0 comments)
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condo inspection: Why ALL Condo buyers should read the Association meeting minutes BEFORE buying - 04/07/08 11:12 AM
I know it goes beyond the scope of a traditional home inspection, but I like to include some value added services for my clients. I have mentioned before about little things I do like Appliance Recall Research, but a news story on the Local Fox station last night reinforced for me the importance … (6 comments)
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condo inspection: Improve Customer Service by Setting Reasonable Expectations - 12/13/07 02:35 PM
How so many things are over promised and under-delivered in today's business environment?
You name the business, and you are likely to find a sales promise plainly overstated, or insinuated. The ramifications of this practice include: no referrals, no repeat business, negative public opinion, and much more. I see it everyday with … (0 comments)
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condo inspection: The Right Way to get a Second Opinion - 09/25/07 07:37 AM
They tricked me and I am glad.
It was one of those hectic days. I had three inspections scheduled and planned on a twelve hour day with driving. During my morning inspection the inspection at mid day fell through. Appraisal not high enough. While on the way to inspection number two I learned … (2 comments)
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condo inspection: Is brick veneer the real deal? - 09/13/07 11:12 PM
Is my brick house real brick?
A good alternative title might be what is brick veneer ?
Back in the good old days when homes were built with brick it served as the structure for the home.
In today's home brick is still used, but not for Structure so much as for appearance. … (85 comments)
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condo inspection: Win money now ! (scratch cards online a new marketing tool) - 06/28/07 12:04 AM
Yes this is for real.
There is now an online version of a lottery style scratch card which can be downloaded to attract visitors.
If you visit my site you will find it right below my Active Rain link.www.chicagopropertyinspection.com
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condo inspection: Condo Inspection (agents assistance) - 05/25/07 02:13 PM
Hi to all...I am find that a substantial percentage of my inspection business is coming from the condo market and believe it or not you guys are an extremely important part of my job.
I pride myself on going out of my way to do the best job possible which can sometimes … (24 comments)
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condo inspection: Build a House (av)(aw) - 05/24/07 11:13 PM
With the foundation wall up it is time for the start of what it will be supporting.
This is a wood frame platform style construction so in order to begin they need to attach it to the foundation wall.
This is accomplished by bolting the bottom of the frame, to the cemented in … (28 comments)
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condo inspection: Build a House (au) - 05/24/07 10:54 PM
Looking into the now in place window well we can see the drain at the bottom.
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condo inspection: Condo time - 05/22/07 08:02 AM
I did a 900 square foot condo new construction inspection. My client wanted a punch list inspection. No flooring and the only appliance is a dishwasher. I do new construction a little different. I do a list of concerns for every room or area.
So we have two bedroom two baths, … (7 comments)
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condo inspection: Web Tool I could not live without - 05/14/07 12:06 AM
Every once in a while I throw in a helpful link that may help some one, and do not give a second thought about the amazing tecnology behind what helps me organise the ever growing number of sites that must be accessed for me to do my job as an inspector.
I … (4 comments)
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condo inspection: Happy Mothers Day - 05/13/07 02:54 PM
I would just like to express gratitude to all women out there who have chosen the most difficult task in the world.
That is taking on the job of bearing and raising children.
If you have a photo of you with your mother
,let the world see it today so you can show … (4 comments)
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condo inspection: Build A House (am) (an) - 05/08/07 12:58 AM
Here are a few more pics and note that the vehicle is called a cement truck yet what it pours is called concrete HMMMMMMM.
Yes I (mis spelled)
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condo inspection: Build A House (ak) (al) - 05/04/07 08:25 PM
Making a little head way.
Don't forget if you would like to see all photos at once you can click to the Home Site and back.(but that's cheating)
Build A House
Do you notice the outside piece that locks it all together?
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condo inspection: Active Rain Helps People( and I feel good) - 04/30/07 08:46 PM
Some one contacted me today while I was at work by E-Mail after seeing my blog on Active Rain.
I came home tired and just thought ,a quick check for clients on my site before retiring to a nice evening in front of Heros, which is one of the shows I enjoy … (10 comments)
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condo inspection: Bad start/Friday Night (silver lining) - 04/28/07 12:36 AM
I seem to be spending far to many friday nights at home lately,but at least this time it is not my fault.One of my lady friends invited me over for a night of dinner,and sitting down to a Chicago Bulls Playoff Game(now that they are on the verge of finishing off … (1 comments)
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condo inspection: BUILD A HOUSE (knowing what is important) - 04/27/07 01:11 AM
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condo inspection: General announcement - 04/21/07 10:53 PM
Hi... for those of you who have been following my series building a house and have an interest in more questions and answers regarding those photos I'm posting, then this is for you and would like to announce that I will be concurrently and coincidingly running them on the NACHI message board.
For … (6 comments)
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condo inspection: Building a house - 04/19/07 01:51 PM
Hi... today I begin something different one of my neighbors has bought the home across the street in order to tear it down and build new.This began last week and I thought I would begin taking photos for my own personal documentation, but it occurred to me this be a perfect … (14 comments)
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