home inspection: The Ceiling Fan Farm! - 10/24/07 08:46 AM
My initial impression of the second floor bedrooms in this foreclosure house was that if you turned on all the ceiling fans full speed, there was one in every room, the roof might blast off!
Just as in houses where there are air fresheners in every electrical receptacle, ceiling fans in … (9 comments)
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home inspection: Recycled Home Inspections - 10/21/07 10:58 AM
Recently, someone called me about a home that I inspected several months ago. The home was a forclosure, and had several major issues. This person had a copy of my summary page from the report, and was requesting the whole report. Indiana State Law states that I cannot give information about … (12 comments)
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home inspection: Radon Myths - revised - 10/21/07 08:03 AM
Some clients and agents do not have correct knowledge about Radon:
Myth 1 - Slab foundations. "We don't need to test Radon, this house has a slab foundation." The agent said this to me as though it was an absolute fact. I told him I wished that were true, but Radon … (10 comments)
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home inspection: Heating Problems - 10/20/07 01:41 PM
I had a inspection yesterday for a client and was checking the heating system and ducts, the home owner was there and i had asked when was the last time the unit was serviced after not seeing any evidence of prior servicing dates on the exterior of unit. His response was … (5 comments)
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home inspection: Does Blockbuster Do This? - 10/20/07 11:49 AM
I am a firm believer of shopping locally. Not only does it show community committment, but you just don't see big chains putting forth an effort of support to the area they serve.
For example, Rick Holobowski and his wife, owners of MOVIE MADNESS in DeMotte. When you walk up to … (0 comments)
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home inspection: 10 Low Cost Tips to Help you Weather Winter Heating Bills - 10/20/07 08:38 AM
I know, I know - it's been really warm. But I promise you, winter will come (I think). The bad news is that heating oil prices here are already over $2.60 per gallon, 40 cents more than this time last year. Experts predict that a 20% rise may be on the … (10 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspection Notes from the Field 10-19-07 - 10/19/07 06:28 PM
New Construction Home Inspection 10-19-07
I completed a new construction phase home inspection today in Richmond, TX which is on the West side of Houston. Here are a few of the issues and items I found while on site. The buyer has an agent and called us after they started to … (14 comments)
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home inspection: Shut up and Bail! - 10/18/07 08:17 AM
My client was very excited about owning her first home. So much so that when I started doing my inspection, she started cleaning and doing repairs! Never mind that she didn't own the house yet! She wanted to get a head start and she had come prepared to get some serious … (12 comments)
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home inspection: Have a Home Inspection: Step 7 of 8 to Buying a Home in Birmingham Alabama - 10/17/07 08:29 PM
Buying a home can be a daunting task. Because, most people only buy a home once every few years (or longer), we wanted to take the time to remind you of the steps involved in buying a home. This way, you can feel like you have some control of this home … (6 comments)
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home inspection: Inspection Feedback: Electrical system on new home - 10/17/07 04:42 PM
Inspection feedback- Electrical system on new home
It's rare that I receive feedback from a seller during a home inspection, probably because most of the time I work for the buyer of a property. So as you can guess I was surprised that this seller called me. The inspection was on a … (1 comments)
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home inspection: Inspection Dilemma: Not Really a Dilemma at All - 10/17/07 01:28 PM
It always surprises me when I get this question: "Do I really need to get a home inspection?"
The easy answer to that is ABSOLUTELY, for a number of different reasons that all boil down to the fact that you want to know that you are getting a good home. I … (2 comments)
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home inspection: RE/MAX GOLD COAST REALTY OPEN HOUSE TOUR FOR 10/20 & 10/21 - 10/17/07 09:08 AM
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home inspection: Southwest Airline is offering some good specials- For Your Info. - 10/16/07 09:22 AM
Southwest.com - here is a good link for click 'n save specials. This is a plane I found on clipart; thought it may draw attention and put you in the mood to travel. Of course, have to sell some houses so you can afford to travel. Hope the market picks up … (3 comments)
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home inspection: Neighborhood Warhead Removal To Begin - 10/15/07 06:09 PM
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home inspection: New Home Construction Phase Inspections - 10/15/07 02:04 PM
New Home Phase Inspection Details by IonHomeInspection.com
New Home buyers are seeking peace of mind and a quality assurance from their new home builder phase inspection. There is nothing worse than making the largest purchase of your life and something is wrong that is potentially very costly or dangerous. You bought … (4 comments)
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home inspection: Boo! Haunted Houses - 10/15/07 12:00 PM
17-Hundred-90 Restaurant & Inn - Savannah, GA
The History: This inn was actually built in 1820, not 1790. First a boarding house and later an inn, this home has had many owners and guests. One of these guests was Anne Powell. The legend says she was unhappily married at 16 … (5 comments)
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home inspection: Nature vs. Nurture - 10/15/07 08:08 AM
Foreword, there may be people that think I should not mention the Virginia Tech tragedy in context of a home inspection blog or news letter. I do so here with the utmost respect for the victums, their families and everyone involved with this incident. At the time, our hearts were heavy … (1 comments)
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home inspection: The Fixer Upper! - 10/14/07 03:57 PM
"Does this house qualify for one of your email letters? My agent friend asked me with a devilish grin. "Probably about three" I said, and I began to think of the lessons this house could teach.
This was a 29 year old split level on a beautiful mountain lot which showed … (4 comments)
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home inspection: On Discipline When Business is Slow - 10/13/07 03:14 PM
I was opening an old electrical panel and my electric drill didn't have the power to turn the screws, so I reached in my bag for my manual screw driver. It wasn't there. I had to improvise, basically using my electric drill as a manual screw driver. No big deal right?
Well I … (31 comments)
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home inspection: Blog Ideas-How did you do your first blog-Was it ease?-www.HomeSpectorInc.com-Home inspection Farmingdale New York,Nassau county,Long Island NY. - 10/13/07 12:38 AM
Hello Everybody,
and Active Rain Community,
My name is Tommy and I'm new to blogs.
I'm a good and hard working home inspector, in Farmingdale NY Long Island Nassau county.
Can anyone share with me how did you start your first blog and choose a subject?
Any Ideas?
Please answer.
Thank you very much!
Tommy
Business Profile for Farmingdale, New … (13 comments)
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home inspection: The Bottomless Hose Bib! - 10/12/07 07:04 AM
For all the agents who are custodians of empty listed houses, it's that time of year again. Freezing temperatures in many parts of the country are right around the corner. Cases like the one below are rare, but if you find an outside faucet that does not shut off properly, get … (4 comments)
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home inspection: Unwritten Rules #103 & 104 - 10/11/07 07:24 AM
A friend of mine who happens to be a real estate agent related a horror story to me several months ago that I felt should be passed along to others. The second story below happened to me on an inspection. Both teach rules to live by in Real Estate which are probably … (9 comments)
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home inspection: insurancediscountinspections Due To Launch - 10/10/07 07:59 PM
Coral Springs, FL -
Soon to launch insurancediscountinspections is looking for a few qualified inspectors in order to launch. A consumer service company offerin a one call, one click means for consumers to facilitate Wind Mitigation Certifications and Four Point Inspections for insurance needs.
"The service is just what the market needs," states … (0 comments)
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home inspection: What is covered in a home inspection? - What do Home Inspectors Check? - 10/10/07 04:56 PM
General Home Inspection Details
All SAFETY concerns will be brought to your immediate attention.
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Attic: Roof Sheathing, Roof Framing, Insulation, Plumbing, Chimneys, Ventilation, Roof Penetrations, Ducting, Electrical Wiring
Electrical: Service Equipment, Wiring, Sub Panels, Light Fixtures, Ceiling Fans, Switches & Receptacles, GFCI Breakers … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Four Point Inspections And The Florida Realtor - 10/10/07 12:23 PM
News flash for Florida RE agents.
Subsequent to record losses within the property & casualty industry, many insurance carriers are raising the bar on Four Point Inspections. This inspection relating to the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC had been reserved for properties of 50+ years of age. Recently, we have been fielding … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Old Worn-out Electrical Outlets - 10/10/07 07:57 AM
I ran across the term "Handymanliness" on an excellent DIY website called HammerZone.com. I like the term, but for different reasons than all my female friends think who are tapping their foot and saying "You're kidding, right?"
The concept is that when properly illustrated and guided, homeowners can tackle basic tasks, … (3 comments)
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home inspection: Hazard Marking - 10/09/07 06:18 PM
Normally when installing an attic fan, you install the fan first, then hook up the electric wire to it, then hook up the wire at a junction box to the power source. However, I recently encountered a case where the homeowner hooked the electric wire to power first and then forgot … (1 comments)
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home inspection: Water Conservation Warning for Fairfield County CT - 10/09/07 05:57 PM
Water Company Urges Water Conservation Measures
The Aquarion Water Company has urged Westporters to voluntarily decrease outdoor water usage until reservoir water levels rise to normal.
A statement from the Bridgeport-based company which serves customers throughout the region follows a similar water conservation call Friday by Gov. M. Jodi Rell.
Aquarion … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Some Helpful TDS Phrases: Ignoring it won't make it go away! - 10/09/07 02:54 PM
Here
are some helpful ideas for phraseology of particular trouble spots. It helps to
know some ways to acknowledge an unknown or something you are not familiar with
rather than omit it, overlook it, and ignore it...and it comes back to get you
later.
Here
are some … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Buying a house or Condo (consider pet safety) - 10/09/07 02:00 PM
Hi Everyone... the picture below is not for the weak hearted ,but is what got me to thinking about pet safety.
When I have time during the day ,which is often early morning or late afternoon I often feel like getting out of the house and off the computer.
Sitting around staring at … (4 comments)
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home inspection: Unwritten Rules #101 & 102 - 10/09/07 07:03 AM
These rules may be covered in real estate training, but they never came up in my home inspection classes. I believe they apply equally to both agents and home inspectors.
"Pretty nice place" I said as I began reviewing the home inspection report with my client. This had become a standard … (5 comments)
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home inspection: Gas water heaters - 10/08/07 05:17 PM
I was giving a presentation a few weeks ago to a local RE agency and as always I open the floor for questions. An agent asked a question concerning water heaters. According to this agent she had contracted with a local home inspector to perform an inspection on a home … (1 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspection Marketing with Vflyers - 10/08/07 08:41 AM
Online marketing has a lot to offer. Currently my Field Coordinator is investigating all the possibilities and we will gladly share our findings. We just created a Vflyer, it is an online advertising avenue that will allow you to create professional flyers with the use of their templates. All you have … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Aunt Sallie's Glorious Bowl - 10/07/07 07:26 AM
"That ugly old thing, I completely forgot about that." My client said.
I was just finishing up on my report for a Home Wellness Inspection and had mentioned a large ornate bowl I had run across in his attic. It appeared to have been there a long time and had multiple … (12 comments)
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home inspection: Buyers Beware! - 10/06/07 08:39 AM
Buyers Beware: Orangeberg tile maybe your worse enemy and you didn't even know about it.
After WWII the very common product used for sewer lines in cities was a tile they named Orangeberg. This innocent looking product appears normal enough:
Problem with this product is that it is actually Coal Tar Impregnated Wood … (6 comments)
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home inspection: What's an Arc? - 10/06/07 07:50 AM
What's an Arc!
I'm smiling.
The title "What's an Arc?" reminds me of Bill Cosby's "Noah!" Sorry, this isn't about the biblical boat or the famous comedian.
Arcs are defined as the luminous discharge of electricity across an insulating medium. They are different from ground faults which pass through a conductor (hopefully not … (10 comments)
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home inspection: Get Me Out of Here!: When Can You Get Out of a Home Sales Contract? - 10/05/07 01:43 PM
Everyone wants to understand the process for buying a home and where all the pieces fit in the puzzle.
If that's your interest, here's a step-by-step flowchart for purchasing a home in Northern Virginia or D.C.
Most people want to make sure that the home purchase proceeds smoothly. However there are times … (24 comments)
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home inspection: Rot or not to Rot? Valuable Termit Report Information For Florida Realtors - 10/04/07 11:38 PM
ASK THE INSPECTOR
Consumer information provided by Gold Coast Inspections Inc.
Rot or not to Rot?
As the industry and consumers become more aware of problems that may exist in a home and how this impacts homeowner expenses and budgets, more lenders and potential buyers are demanding termite reports before closing on a home.
There … (2 comments)
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home inspection: SOUTH FLORIDA HOME INSPECTIONS STARTING AT $179.00 - 10/04/07 11:20 PM
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home inspection: Shut up Murphy! - 10/04/07 01:57 PM
Murphy rides on my shoulder and tells me what fun he's having. Most of the time he doesn't bother me...just when he can cause some mischief.
Like last week when I was studying an electrical panel and noticed a breaker labeled Sump Pump. That's funny I thought. I've been all over this … (1 comments)
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home inspection: HOME INSPECTION - 10/04/07 01:51 PM
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home inspection: Attention Florida Home Inspectors - 10/04/07 12:28 AM
Floridians have had a rough time dealing with the increases in homeowner insurance rates subsequent to record losses due to recent hurricane activity. Finally, the State of Florida has found an avenue of relief from this strain.
In 2003, legislation mandated insurance carriers to provide discounts, credits, or rate reductions for construction … (1 comments)
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home inspection: Can't We All Just Get Along? - 10/03/07 11:29 PM
Another day in the glorious world of real estate. Now I am sure that I am not the only person that is feeling the RE crunch, but can't we all just get along.
Today was not an average day. Five inspections covering over 125 miles in a good market is a chore, but when … (4 comments)
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home inspection: New Florida Building Codes Could Mean "Buyer Beware" - 10/03/07 10:46 PM
Just when you thought the real estate market was tough, here we go some more. Legislation adopted recently and to take effect 10/1/2007 mandates serious upgrades when re-roofing a home, townhouse or villa.
Certain wind storm construction features will be mandatory for all re-roofs and somewhat expensive to the homeowner. For real … (2 comments)
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home inspection: How Good Is Your Certificate of Occupancy ? Connecticut Home Inspections, - 10/03/07 06:20 PM
CT Homeowner: Brand New Home Turns Into Fixer-Upper
One Connecticut homeowner warns when it comes to purchasing a brand new home, like everything else, it's buyer beware.
How good is you
Home owner said he is up to his elbows in papers that he wishes he saw before he bought his new Waterbury home. There … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Winter is approaching... - 10/03/07 03:09 PM
Leaves changing color, Bobcat football in full swing, air conditioning staying off for more than 24 hours... Yep, must mean fall has arrived.
With the change in the weather and the ominous approach of a Montana winter, there are just a few things that I like to think about and pass on.
1. … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Fools without flood insurance - 10/03/07 08:12 AM
Well it's been raining like crazy here in glorious Jacksonville, Florida. Roads are blocked, schools closed and sadly some homes flooded. No amount of insurance can stop your home from flooding, but a flood does not need to dry out your finances! In seminars around Florida, I routinely ask realtors if … (0 comments)
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home inspection: How Good Is Your Certificate of Occupancy ? Connecticut Home Inspections, - 10/03/07 07:36 AM
CT Homeowner: Brand New Home Turns Into Fixer-Upper
One Connecticut homeowner warns when it comes to purchasing a brand new home, like everything else, it's buyer beware.
How good is you
Home owner said he is up to his elbows in papers that he wishes he saw before he bought his new Waterbury home. There … (1 comments)
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home inspection: Electrical Amateurs - 10/03/07 06:44 AM
He was proud that he, a complete electrical novice, had figured out how to run an electrical line for a dining room chandelier and it worked! When he flipped the switch up the lights went on, down, the lights went and off.
Later, his wife pointed out that if the switch for the … (17 comments)
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home inspection: Let There Be Light! - 10/02/07 08:58 PM
Sellers, don't overlook the importance of lighting in your homes. Buyers and their agents need to be able to shed a little light on the subject.
Recently, I accompanied a young couple and their home inspector as they went room to room in a home the couple has an interested in purchasing. Fortunately, this couple is … (3 comments)
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home inspection: Where do we start? - 10/02/07 07:02 AM
I think it's fantastic that some people live together for 30, 40, 50 or more years. When they live together in the same place without moving, sometimes the rest of the real estate world passes their house by. That was the case with this inspection and I've had quite a few … (7 comments)
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home inspection: Home Maintenance for the Fall Season (or monthly maintenance you decide) - 10/01/07 10:41 PM
Well, I can't believe another year has come and gone. Fall is here and winter is right around the corner. In New York City that means we need to do everything possible to remain warm and safe in our homes (our investment).
A key to protecting the investment you've made in your … (0 comments)
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home inspection: How to Make Sure the Home You Purchase Closes on Time. - 10/01/07 10:06 PM
It's important to make sure your closing goes smoothly. Many people are involved in the transaction of your home purchase.They might include.
Home inspectorPest and dry rot inspectorAppraiserHandymanTitle officerInsurance agentMortgage brokerLoan processorRealtorAttorneySellerIt might not include all of these people but, nonetheless you can see that many are involved in the transaction. So … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Did You See the Gorilla? - 09/30/07 05:53 PM
Nothing describes a common hazard to home inspectors better than this story, told to me by my daughter-in-law Ravit who has her Doctorate in Education Science.
She describes a study of young adult students who were observed while watching a basketball game. During the action of the game, a man, dressed in a … (9 comments)
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home inspection: Free Thing to do In Fairfield County CT, Fairfield County Home Inspection,Greenwich,Wilton,Darien,Weston,Easton, - 09/29/07 07:53 PM
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home inspection: Fairfield Connecticut, Ranked as one of the top ten Communities Nattionwide,Fairfiled County Home Inspection, - 09/29/07 07:15 PM
Fairfield Ranked As One of the Top Ten Communities Nationwide
We are so happy to announce that Fairfield has been designated as one of the top communities, nationwide, to live in! A major bi-annual Money magazine/CNN survey has ranked Fairfield as the 9th best community in the nation and the … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Buying Your Dream Home in Ct? Fairfield County Home Inspection Can Save You Money,Stratford, Milford,Westport,Wilton.Darien, - 09/29/07 07:05 PM
Home Inspection Services You need a home inspector. When you hire a home inspector, you are hiring an experienced professional who has training and experience in the building industry. It is the job of the home inspector to not only evaluate the condition of the house's major systems and structural integrity, … (0 comments)
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home inspection: The Field Panel - 09/29/07 08:14 AM
His passion was restoring old cars and as I drove up to the old farm house on the hill, I saw several old 40ish clunkers in a field about 300 feet down the hill from the house.
He needed electrical power for a sander and some other small tools so he improvised … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Tell Tale Signs - 09/28/07 08:38 AM
Some houses scream "Help Me!"...others give up their secrets quietly and reluctantly. After you have home inspected for a while, you learn the language and how to coax out what needs to be known.
For agents, there are several signs that you can use to reinforce with your clients the use of … (32 comments)
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home inspection: 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)
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home inspection: Call Santa for your Home Inspection CT,Connecticut,Fairfield, Easton,Weston,Darien,Shelton,Newtown,Ridgefield, - 09/27/07 08:02 PM
Santa Visits FairfieldSunday, November 2510:00 am to 2:30 pm at Sherman Green.
Santa arrives on a big red hook & ladder, sirens blaring, compliments of the Fairfield Fire Department. He greets the youngsters at the Sherman Green gazebo, where the children will receive a small plush toy and balloons provided by the … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Federal Pacific Panels - 09/27/07 05:54 PM
The problem with Federal Pacific Panels is that when you find them they are not smoking or spitting sparks. They are just sitting there working as they have for 25, 30, or more years.
Because of this, some inspectors will say that a Federal Panel is OK...I say be careful. I cannot, … (8 comments)
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home inspection: The Tale of Two Townhouses - 09/27/07 05:23 AM
This was a unique experience! The call came in as two townhouse inspections on the same afternoon for the same client. The inspections turned out to be for a pair of sisters (not the Nun type) and the townhouses were close together in Springfield, VA.
Both of these townhouses were about the … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspection Pictures - 09/26/07 01:16 PM
This Old House has posted some great pictures on their website of some home inspections gone wrong. I can't get enough of it. I've seen some funny do-it-yourself projects gone wrong, but these are unbelievable! Some people should have to show credentials before entering a hardware store. You should take … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Nervous Nellie - 09/26/07 09:19 AM
I picked the title Nervous Nellie because my client was a woman. If it had been a man it would be Petrofied Pete. In either case, this was an excellent example of the agent helping during the home inspection to keep the client focused and calm. He did nothing to down play, … (3 comments)
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home inspection: X - Wires - 09/25/07 07:13 PM
"Holy Smokes" I said out loud as my current detector went crazy next to a live, loose, jumble of 6 AWG (55 amp) wire. That's a big wire to encounter loose in a crawl space and that much electrical power would kill almost instantly. That is an X-wire.
I've named them … (10 comments)
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home inspection: Popeye says "Get A Home Inspection!" - 09/25/07 07:05 PM
I was watching cartoons the other day, (YES, with my kids...) and this video came on. I was hoping I could find it. I know it is a little long (about 10 min.), but it illustrates something we all need to be aware of.
Get a home inspection!
No, we … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Annual Water Heater Maintenance - 09/25/07 05:37 PM
Water Heater Maintenance There are some annual water heater maintenance items on your typical home water heater. There are also some safety considerations with water heaters and TPR (Temperature Pressure Relief or T&P) valves. It is recommended that homeowners drain and flush their units at least once a year (more in … (12 comments)
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home inspection: How to Inspect a Burning Home!!!!! - 09/25/07 04:59 PM
Burn, Baby, Burn!
by WallyConway.com
For helpful information relating to the real estate transaction and home maintenance issues, don't forget to listen to WallyConway.com as the "Happy Home Inspector" every Saturday at 8 AM on AM690 WOKV
Luxury homes are lots of fun to inspect. Sure, the pay is better too, … (1 comments)
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home inspection: The Grey Area of "Defects" - 09/25/07 04:45 PM
The Grey Area of Defects
A "defect," as used in the Real Estate Condition Report , means a condition that would have a significant adverse effect on the value of the property; that would significantly impair the health or safety of future occupants of the property; or that, if not repaired, removed … (4 comments)
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home inspection: RE/MAX GOLD COAST REALTY OPEN HOUSE TOUR FOR 9/29 & 9/30 - 09/25/07 09:54 AM
HOBOKEN
214 Jefferson St #1R - Sun 9/30 1-3pmBRAND NEW 1 BR LOADED W/ AMENITIES! Great layout, lrg BR w/ exp. brick & Cal. Closets. Large bath w/ ped sink, wainscoting & W/D. EIK w/ D/W, HWF's, high ceilings & AC extra storage in basement & common yard. Near NYC trans. rturnbull.remax-nj.com/HD70012616 $359,000
101 … (0 comments)
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home 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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home inspection: Who Are the Players? The Team of Professionals Involved in Your Real Estate Deal - 09/24/07 10:08 PM
When you purchase or sell a home in Northern Virginia, it is important to understand the process. To facilitate this, I have created a purchaser’s flowchart and a seller’s flowchart which detail the process in an easy to follow visual way.
Besides the process, it is crucial to be familiar … (9 comments)
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home inspection: The Whole House Maid - 09/24/07 01:41 PM
I was about half way through an inspection of a beautiful 15 year old upscale single family house in McLean when I noticed the maid going about her cleaning routine.
She was using a conventional vacuum cleaner. As an inspector some things make me go "Hummmm." In this case it was the … (7 comments)
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home inspection: Mother Knows Best! - 09/24/07 07:37 AM
Mother Knows Best
by WallyConway.com
For helpful information relating to the real estate transaction and home maintenance issues, don't forget to listen to WallyConway.com as the "Happy Home Inspector" every Saturday at 8 AM on AM690 WOKV
As a speaker at this year’s NAR Conference myself, it always interests me to … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Dead People don't Pay their Rent! - 09/23/07 05:21 PM
"What you are saying is, dead people don't pay their rent!"
Bingo! I thought. He gets it!
My client had asked me how he can reduce his liability as a first time landlord. And I said to him that on an old townhouse like this one, one of the best things he can … (4 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspection for New Construction? Of Course!! - 09/23/07 03:17 PM
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
I continue to be amazed at the number of home buyers who purchase new construction and tell me they do NOT want a home inspection because it's a "new" property.
When I dig deeper, I often find the belief is that since the property is … (10 comments)
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home inspection: Reverse What? - 09/22/07 08:15 AM
When people skip home inspections, there are alot of things they fail to learn about a house. Sometimes they live in the house for years and do not maintain the things they don't know about or understand. Water filters are a casualty in many home transactions. They don't need to be if the … (6 comments)
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home inspection: Tips on Vacation and Resort Inspections - 09/21/07 09:16 AM
Inspecting Vacation Properties
For helpful information relating to the real estate transaction and home maintenance issues, don't forget to listen to Wally Conway as the "Happy Home Inspector" every Saturday at 8 AM on AM690 WOKV
If homeownership is rightly referred to as “The American Dream”, then owning a vacation … (1 comments)
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home inspection: Silence of the Fan! - 09/20/07 07:24 PM
This was one of those cases where I had both the owner and the buyer in the house at the same time. My agent told the owner about the attic fan in the story below and it was a bit embarrassing for her because she was trying to do the right thing. … (3 comments)
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home inspection: Cat Lost in Attic During Home Inspection! - 09/20/07 04:07 PM
The Cat in the Atticby Wally Conway
Strange and unexpected things happen during home inspections. Seldom are they tragic. Often they are humorous. One such occasion recently came to mind.
Not long ago, one of our inspectors was performing a new home final walk-through inspection. Accompanying the inspector were the homebuyers and the … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Question & Answer: Do I need to get a home inspection? - 09/20/07 11:52 AM
Q: Do I need to get a home inspection before putting my house on the market?
A: Although it is not mandatory to have an inspection done before listing your home. I recommend you do so. It will give you the opportunity to find and repair any problems that the inspector finds … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Can tradesmen be Home Inspectors? - 09/20/07 11:18 AM
Trading Inspectors!
As sure as the spring flows at the Fountain of Youth, a home inspection provides a stream of knowledge to wash away the fears of homebuyers. But fear may be replaced by frustration if the wrong inspector is chosen!
Should Tradesmen be Home Inspectors?
There are some who say that the best … (0 comments)
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home inspection: When It Rains It Pours... a Broken Water Pipe AT the walkthrough.. What I DID continued... - 09/19/07 11:37 PM
So I posted before to let you all know that I had a situation... and YES... I did do what most of you suggested...
I filled in for the buyer's agent who was conveniently on vacation in the Carribean on the day of closing. His clients came to my listing the day … (5 comments)
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home inspection: Kitchen Oil Fire - 09/19/07 09:55 AM
Kitchen Oil Fire - Must listen! I hope this link will work. The video to click on may be at the bottom of the page.
http://www.bio.uci.edu/bsa/oilfire.html
Good reminder for everyone.....Kitchen fire safety This is a powerful message----watch the video and don't forget whatyou see. Tell your whole family about this video. Or better yet, … (14 comments)
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home inspection: Should Realtors Refer ASHI Certified Home Inspectors or Engineers? - 09/19/07 08:49 AM
Do You Need an Engineer or ASHI Certified Home Inspector?
by Wally Conway, President of
HomePro Inspections 904-268-8211
Need a speaker for your office or next buyer’s seminar? Wally's fun, high-energy presentations and knowledge-filled training seminars make him a speaker in high demand! He has authored several FREC approved training courses … (4 comments)
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home inspection: The Sacrificial Attic Fan - 09/19/07 07:06 AM
When I wrote this news letter over a year ago, this was the first instance I had found like this. Since then I have found it three more times, always in a house built in the late 1970's early 1980's. It was a time when the economy was out of control, inflation, … (7 comments)
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home inspection: One size does NOT fit all - offer CHOICES! - 09/18/07 05:24 PM
Everyone knows that one size does NOT fit all.
But somehow, this point was lost on me as a businessman and home inspector until recently.
All homes are not the same. All buyers are not the same. So why do most inspectors offer a One Size Fits All Inspection for all clients?
This … (11 comments)
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home inspection: Sellers—Be Smart and Protect your Equity!! - 09/18/07 11:40 AM
Local home selling procedures can have at least one major flaw. The buyers have a right to a home inspection AFTER the price and terms are agreed upon. An addendum is forwarded to you, the seller, to correct any major structural issues discovered during the home inspection process. If these repairs … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Cool Me When I'm Hot, Heat Me When I'm Not! - 09/18/07 08:44 AM
Cool Me When I’m Hot, Heat Me When I’m Cold!
by Wally Conway
For helpful information relating to the real estate transaction and home maintenance issues, don't forget to listen to Wally Conway as the "The Home and Garden Show" every Saturday at 8 AM on AM690 WOKV
During a home … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Knowledge Is Power! - 09/18/07 07:37 AM
When I wrote this newsletter over a year ago, little did I know that the real estate market which was already off by more that 25% in my Northern VA area, would take another nose dive as the questionable lending practices and the "title wave" of foreclosures and property devaluations would sweep … (1 comments)
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home inspection: 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)
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home inspection: Reduce your insurance premiums with a Wind Inspection! - 09/17/07 02:38 PM
Insurance premiums seem to be an unending source of expense and frustration. It doesn't need to be that way. Try this money saving program with your own home! When you can cut the cost of insurance, you lower the cost of home ownership! It just might be the differance between for … (0 comments)
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home inspection: RE/MAX GOLD COAST REALTY OPEN HOUSE TOUR FOR 9/22 & 9/23 - 09/17/07 01:15 PM
HOBOKEN
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214 Jefferson St #1R - Sun 9/23 … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Home Inspection Services, CT, Connecticut,Fairfield,Weston,Wilton,Easton,Stratford,Bridgeport,Milford,Westport,Darien,Stamford, - 09/17/07 09:48 AM
Winterizing Your Home
Whether you are buying or selling a home, you should have a professional home inspection performed.
A home inspection will look at the systems that make up the building such as:
Structural elements, foundation, framing etc Plumbing systems Roofing Electrical systems Cosmetic condition, paint, siding etc
If you are buying a … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Water Damage,Connecticut, Ct, Fairfield County Home Inspection,New Milford,New Fairfield,Bethal,Wilton,Weston, Can Save You Money,Stratford, Milford,Westport,Wilton.Darien, - 09/17/07 09:21 AM
Hidden water damage
Water is a powerful force. Any doubt of this fact can be erased by a simple visit to the Grand Canyon. And while your home is in no danger of becoming one of the Seven Wonders of the World, water can wreak havoc on a much smaller scale. Water … (0 comments)
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home inspection: Termites &Pest, Fairfield County Home Inspection, New Fairfield New Milford,Wilton,Weston,Newtown, CT,Connecticut - 09/17/07 09:09 AM
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home inspection: Lunch Boxes and Lock Boxes - 09/17/07 08:22 AM
Lunch Boxes and Lock Boxesby Wally Conway
While speaking recently at a luncheon for a local Realtor group, the subject turned to lock boxes. More specifically, the topic of whether or not home inspectors should have lock box keys.
Seems everyone has an opinion on whether or not home inspectors should be able … (1 comments)
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home inspection: The Loft Bake Oven - 09/17/07 06:16 AM
Had they gone with the trend of last year's (two years ago) white hot RE market they would have skipped the inspection and boy would they have been in for a surprise!
It was a three story Tudor with contemporary touches. The seller, an investment "flipper," had put in all hardwood floors, … (2 comments)
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home inspection: Did you know your home inspector isn't licensed? - 09/16/07 11:20 AM
I've written a few posts recommending that buyers always have a home inspection, even if they're buying a new build. It also can be helpful to sellers to have an inspection prior to listing their home. But those inspections are only as good as the inspector selected to actually do the … (4 comments)
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