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Do You Really Need a Home Inspection for a Condo Purchase???
Tips for Selling Your Home in Pittsburgh
Here are the some important dates for April if you plan on visiting New Braunfels or Gruene Texas
One question many buyers are faced with when purchasing a home is "Do I need a home inspection?" My answer to that is YES!
I came across this the other day during a home inspection. Air Conditioning condensers have a data plate which has various information on it. One part being the maximum and minimum breaker or fuse size allowed. This particular data plate indicated the minimum size was 30-amps and the maximum size was … (11 comments)
One of the things you must learn when doing home inspections is to keep a good poker face for your client. After all, it is what it is. Very few defects found or reported on at a home inspeciton are not repairable, and most are. Over the years I think I … (11 comments)
Hi all, when purchasing your home please take your Realtor® advise to get the home inspected by a professional. Not only to find out the things that are or may be wrong soon but to explain some of the complex systems of the home that you as the new homeowner will … (12 comments)
THE LEGALITIES OF HOME INSPECTIONS by Harry Morrell, ASHI Certified Inspector, Allied Building InspectionsSellers and most always buyers are somewhat confused or do not understand the legality of Real Estate transaction home inspections in the state of Missouri. First and foremost a real estate transaction inspection, whether it be a full building … (0 comments)
The first big step toward buying your first home is to start at the bank. Find out what you can afford to buy and buy less than you can afford. You don't want to be saddled with a big payment and find that you have no money left for savings, recreation, or an … (6 comments)
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One of the most common scenarios in a bank owned (or REO) sale is that the property is “as is.” But most people don’t understand exactly what this means, or how to protect themselves from buying a home that may need tens of thousands in repairs.
This week I give you all a heads up on open houses I will be holding over the next two weeks. This weekends is a fantastic loft in Santa Clara, so make sure and come by to see this unique property - even if your not in the market, taking … (0 comments)
Up until 1985 state regulations for home inspection were non-existent. Texas was the first state to achieve regulations and now all but eighteen states have some form of regulation. But still home inspection quality can highly vary from state to state. The American Society of Home Inspectors has a system which … (2 comments)
REOs
Buying
an REO in Simi Valley or Moorpark?
I have
bought two in my lifetime. Probably more down the
road. Now that this will be a more regular course in our
business
for a while,
here are some of the
important issues to consider when purchasing an REO.
Who … (5 comments)
I came across this Federal Pacific Electric Panel the other day on a home inspection. This panel has since been replaced.
One of the most confusing aspects of a home inspection deals with electrical safety.
One of the biggest obstacles I'm coming across in the inspection process is a home that is not prepared to be inspected.Some of the biggest problems are:1. No power to property2. No water to property3. Physical damage to the property (including vandalism)What can Realtors(R) do to help minimize this?1. Call the listing … (8 comments)
Whether you are selling your home or you have inherited a home that needs to be sold, one action item worth considering is a pre-listing home inspection. Many homeowners are surprised to find out that they have a defect such as mold in their attic or faulty wiring in their homes. … (0 comments)
This is a follow-up to my original post, Meth Home Nightmare. The complete story as printed in the Akron Beacon Journal can be read at, Akron Beacon Journal - Meth Home Nightmare.
A home warranty covers a property's heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical system, and appliances. What home warranties do not cover are structural issues (such as settling of the foundation), damage (hail, fire, and flood damage), and pre-existing conditions (if the furnace did not work before you bought the home warranty, then it … (6 comments)
Spring is here and the home buying market is gearing up. Now if your a first time home buyer or an experience veteran you will want to read this post. I listed home-buying mistakes that most people even the most seasoned home buyer might commit.
Find a home without pre-qualification and … (0 comments)
Why do agents often find a way to get nasty during a transaction? Can't we all just get along? Why can't we all work towards one common goal - that of closing the deal? It would be so much better!
I was going through my albums the other day and was sad to see this picture of myself standing at the base of the statue of Liberty. This picture was taken in September of 1996 when I took my son to visit the very place where so many of our ancestors … (3 comments)
Help your client sell their home faster with no headaches. The Real Estate market is changing and the method for selling homes faster is also changing. Realtors and Homeowners are finding that their homes are selling faster with fewer headaches when they have a Listing Home Inspection done at the time of … (0 comments)
Buyers and would-be investors often look to foreclosure sales to find real estate bargains. But newcomers to this market could find some unpleasant surprises if they go in blind. All homes should be thoroughly inspected by a professional home inspector before sealing the deal.
Why inspect if you can't negotiate?Foreclosure homes … (1 comments)
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Should a home inspector be doing termite inspections? Whats your opinion? I have received mixed emotions on this subject from different AZ agents over the years. After 10 years of doing home inspections and meeting a myriad of termite inspectors (both good and bad), I decided to offer termite inspections along with my home inspections … (5 comments)
As a home inspector I have seen a lot of "handyman" repairs on a home that don't really cut it. Most of the time I just chuckle to myself and note it in the report. But when I come across discrepancies caused by a licensed contractor, I get very frustrated. … (2 comments)
Aluminum is a fine conductor of electric. It is much cheaper than copper. Just about all the exterior wire on utility poles (all in most areas) is aluminum. If it were copper people would be climbing the poles to steal it and sell it for scrap.
You KNOW he's coming, and you know he's nosey. He'll be here soon with all his gadgets, and peering into every nook and cranny. 
If you are looking for a great home inspector in the Columbus Ohio area, you should consiter contacting Rick Harrington with Patch Home Inspections. I just had him inspect a home for me that I am looking to buy, and he did an incredible job. He has the latest in home … (1 comments)
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)
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Certified San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria area home inspector providing professional home inspections in San Luis Obispo County and northern Santa Barbara and Santa Maria areas on the California Central Coast. Hello. My name is martin Hewitt, and I am the owner of Camelot Home Inspection Services here on the … (2 comments)
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Questions to ask potential Home Inspector:
From the Seller's standpoint:
Spring is swarming season for termites as well as some ants in Florida. Termite reproductives emerge from their nests to mate mid to late February. These mating flights are commonly called "swarms." Seeing the actual swarm is not a common site, but seeing the aftermath is. Termite males will usually die … (2 comments)
I am a home inspector living in Greensboro NC, working in the Peidmont Triad area since '92, doing remodeling and plaster restoration. 
Almost nothing works the first time it's attempted. Just because what you're doing does not seem to be working, doesn't mean it won't work. It just means that it might not work the way you're doing it. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it, and you wouldn't have an … (2 comments)
When I was a kid about 10 years old, I loved to climb trees, much to the worriment of my mom. I even built a tree house for some friends and me in the back yard...but that's a story for another time. 
70,000 requests for help is an awful lot of letters. It makes one wonder how many people don't even bother to fight (or report) a system that favours the building industry rather than protect consumers?I suspect many of these requests never end up scored in the statistics collected by either the … (1 comments)
The best possible way to experience peace of mind - translated "I can sleep tonight" - when purchasing a house is to employ the services of a qualified, well trained home inspector. A competent inspector will make sure the house's structure and systems which include, but are not limited to, the … (5 comments)
I have learned my lesson and want to warn you all about the importance of doing a final walk through after a home inspection. I have had two bad experiences and have since moved on to use a different inspector. The first mishap went like this...
When it comes to your home's exterior, color is currency. With millions of homes across the country currently on the market, smart homeowners are differentiating their houses and wowing potential buyers with color - from the roof all the way down to the landscaping. "Fortunately, you don't have to resort to … (0 comments)
Home Inspection is a very important part of the home buying process, one that some overlook or don't take advantage of. After you have made an offer (and been accepted) on a house your REALTOR should have assisted in setting the time and monetary amount of the option. You know have … (0 comments)
I have decided to post this blog across all areas of Active Rain due to the seriousness of this issue. There have been many posts on here concerning this issue and it has brought up a great deal of controversial opinions from both sides. (Realtors and Inspectors). The fact that there are so … (13 comments)
Thursday evening at 6.30 I headed home from one of my recently sold listings. I had just turned over five hours of my life to the longest home inspection I have ever endured.
Kids and Smoke Detectors
If These Walls Could Talk My advice on this subject has always been the same: you most definitely should do a home inspection when you are buying a home. Here in the Northern Illinois area, the home inspection contingency is written into and included in the standard Illinois real estate sales … (0 comments)
Was Your Hoboken Home or Condo Built in the 1800s? It is widely assumed that a buyer does a home inspection once the property is under contract. Or at least when their offer has been accepted. Usually, that is correct. Many Hoboken buildings (and condos), however, were built in the late … (0 comments)
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
When performing the electrical portion of a home or condo inspection. I'll occasionally run into cases where the property owner knowing nothing of electrical systems decides the best way to power up appliances is through the use of an extension plug.
When you are living in United States of America, you can never consider yourself safe from floods. Flooding occurs in most of the states in USA. There are various reasons for flooding, such as, hurricanes, heavy rain, tropical storms, rapid melting of snow, rise in level of river water etc. Therefore, … (0 comments)
Clean and stage your home. You want to wow buyers as they enter your home. This is not for the faint of heart. you must clean and declutter your home and please don't try to stuff it in the garage. Move it out to storage. If you can not fit into your … (2 comments)
I don't know how many times one of my realtor clients have called me in a panic that their open house planned for the coming weekend STINKS. Sw. Florida could be the "STINKY OPEN HOUSE" capitol of the United States. I have found that the sick building or dirty sock syndrome … (1 comments)
I was honored to have my blog article "Not All Home Inspections Are Created Equal" nominated by Larry Cragun, over at Real Estate Undressed , as one of the 7 best consumer blog articles for the month of February. It's always good to know someone actually reads this stuff I write! … (0 comments)
As the homebuyer, it is your responsibility to carefully select a qualified inspector and pay for the inspection. The following sources may help you find a home inspector: State regulatory authorities. Some states require licensing of home inspectors. Professional organizations. Professional organizations may require home inspectors to pass tests and meet … (0 comments)
Almost everything we buy, comes with a user manual. That way if something breaks or goes wrong with our product, we have something we can refer to before we pay someone to tell us what is wrong. If the toaster isn't toasting, the vacuum doesn't suck anything up, the coffee pot … (0 comments)
Why should you pay for a home inspection especially when you know people who can look at the house for you? It is important to have someone who has training in all of the aspects of home inspections. In New York state all Home Inspectors should be licensed. If that is not the case … (2 comments)