inspection: Pasadena real estate agents - 01/21/08 11:26 AM
Attention top producing agents in the Pasadena, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to assist in home and mold inspections, if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist you for … (0 comments)
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inspection: Panorama City real estate agent's - 01/21/08 11:23 AM
Attention top producing agents in the Panorama City, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to assist in home and mold inspections, if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist you … (0 comments)
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inspection: Mold Testing - 01/21/08 02:04 AM
Some have questioned the need for mold testing as part of a mold evaluation and resolution. I would like to respectfully disagree. Those who have been through a mold training program (as have the Inspectors at HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, 615-376-2753) have learned that there are different sources for different … (0 comments)
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inspection: HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC - 01/21/08 01:59 AM
HABITEC serves the Middle Tennessee area including Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, Columbia, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Hermitage, Gallatin, Goodlettesville, Hendersonville, Fairview, Dickson, Columbia, Bellevue, Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Green Hills, and more. We provide home inspections for single family homes, townhomes, condominiums. We offer Commercial Building Inspections for apartments, … (0 comments)
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inspection: Question: If I have questions after seeing the Home Inspection Report can I call the Home Inspector to get answers. - 01/18/08 08:16 PM
Answer: YES! Reputable Home Inspection companies offer this service. A good Home Inspection Report will leave few questions for the home buyer but it is virtually impossible to eliminate all questions. A few minutes on the telephone can clear the air quickly. … (0 comments)
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inspection: Home and Building Inspector Qualifications - Training - 01/18/08 07:33 PM
Several blogging events of late made think about the qualifications necessary to be a good and reputable Home and Building Inspector. A basic list of qualifications would include training, testing, experience, insurance, licensing, certification, integrity and character.Training is important because without training an Inspector is working in a vacuum. Many Inspectors … (2 comments)
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inspection: Question: How do I know if the Home Inspector will do a good job? - 01/18/08 01:25 PM
Answer: Ask the Home Inspector for references. A good Home Inspector should be able to offer at least 6 names of Clients or Realtors they have worked with who will speak on their behalf. Also, a Home Inspector should offer testimonials from previous Clients. A Home Inspector proud of his/her work … (3 comments)
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inspection: Question: If I have questions after seeing the Home Inspection Report can I call the Home Inspector to get answers. - 01/18/08 01:13 PM
Answer: YES! Reputable Home Inspection companies offer this service. A good Home Inspection Report will leave few questions for the home buyer but it is virtually impossible to eliminate all questions. A few minutes on the telephone can clear the air quickly. … (0 comments)
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inspection: Question: How will the results of the Home Inspection be presented? - 01/18/08 01:05 PM
Answer: Most Home Inspectors offer a computer generated Home Inspection Report to present their findings. The best companies offer reports that include digital pictures embedded in the report to add clarity to the discussion. There should also be a summary section at the end of the report. However, buyers are encouraged … (6 comments)
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inspection: Question: Should the Buyer be present for the Home Inspection? - 01/18/08 12:47 PM
Answer: A home buyer is not required to be present for the Home Inspection. However, it is recommended that at least one of the buyers attend all or some of the Home Inspection. A great deal can be learned by talking to the Home Inspector about the house you are trying … (10 comments)
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inspection: Question: How Long Should a Home Inspection Take? - 01/18/08 12:11 PM
Answer: A well conducted Home Inspection should take approximately 1 hour per thousand square feet. This time can vary depending on what the Home Inspector is asked to do. If a Home Inspector is also contracted to complete a radon test, mold evaluation or property inspection then the total time at … (11 comments)
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inspection: Question: How much should a Home Inspection Cost? - 01/18/08 12:01 PM
Answer: The cost of a Home Inspection varies depending on several issues. The size of the home, the age, the foundation and the complexity all can factor in to the cost of a Home Inspection.Some Home Inspectors offer a variety of services in addition to the basic Home Inspection. These can … (5 comments)
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inspection: 5 Surefire Ways To Lose Your Buyer - Common Seller Mistakes - 01/17/08 12:07 AM
In today's real estate market, buyers can be few and far between. Once you get a buyer who is interested in your home, don't risk losing the opportunity to sell by making some of these common seller mistakes:
1. Get Insulted By an Offer: You may receive an offer that is below … (10 comments)
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inspection: Palmdale California Real Estate Agents - 01/14/08 12:09 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Palmdale, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist … (0 comments)
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inspection: Pacoima California Rea lEsate agents - 01/14/08 12:08 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Pacoima, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist … (0 comments)
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inspection: Northridge California Real Estate agents - 01/14/08 12:06 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Northridge, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist … (0 comments)
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inspection: North Hollywood California Real Estate Agents - 01/14/08 12:04 PM
Attention top producing agents in the North Hollywood, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot … (0 comments)
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inspection: North Hills California Real Estate agents - 01/14/08 12:02 PM
Attention top producing agents in the North Hills, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot … (0 comments)
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inspection: Newhall California Real Estate Agents - 01/14/08 12:00 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Newhall, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist … (0 comments)
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inspection: Montrose Real Estate agents - 01/14/08 11:59 AM
Attention top producing agents in the Montrose, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist … (0 comments)
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inspection: Mission Hills Real Estate agents - 01/14/08 11:57 AM
Attention top producing agents in the Mission Hills, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot … (0 comments)
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inspection: Llano Real Estate agents - 01/14/08 11:55 AM
Attention top producing agents in the Llano, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist … (0 comments)
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inspection: Attention Los Angeles Real Estate agents - 01/14/08 11:52 AM
Attention top producing agents in the Los Angeles,California area with zip codes,9004,90026,90027,90028,90029,90031,90038,90039,90041,90042,90050,90065,90068,90070,90072,90078,9081,90088,90093,90094,90095,90096. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if … (0 comments)
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inspection: Minor Renovations For Resale - 01/14/08 11:08 AM
If you are planning to sell your home in 2008, then don't go plowing all your spare cash into expensive re-modeling work. While this used to bring in the bucks for the seller, there is more emphasis nowadays on spaciousness, neatness and cleanliness.
According to the Remodeling magazine improvement costs … (0 comments)
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inspection: Home Inspector Tips - Whole-House Water Shutoff - 01/10/08 10:06 AM
UTILITY SHUTOFFS - WATERBy Richard A. AcreePresident, HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLCIt's 4 AM in January. It's dark in the house and outside. Outside it's windy and cold, real cold, like 10 degrees F. You wake up to the sound of running water. Lots of running water. The sounds are … (0 comments)
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inspection: Mold issues continue to spread - 01/10/08 06:25 AM
I came across an interesting article concerning Mold lately, and I thought I would share it with everyone. Mold is becoming more and more prevelant in todays real estate transactions. As jury's continue to award damages to plaintifs across the country, it is only a matter of time until Mold really … (5 comments)
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inspection: New Easy to remember websites - 01/08/08 10:55 AM
Advanced Look Property Inspections, LLC - "Your Central Florida Home Inspection" and "Your Central Florida Home Watch" company can now be reached at these easy to remember websites http://www.mycflhi.com/ & http://www.mycflhw.com/ These websites as well as http://www.mycflhomeinspector.com/ and http://www.mycflhomewatch.com/ are all linked to our Main website http://www.advancedlookinspections.com/ You may also … (0 comments)
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inspection: Lancaster California real estate agents - 01/07/08 02:09 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Lancaster,California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist you … (0 comments)
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inspection: Lake Hughes California real estate agents - 01/07/08 02:07 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Lake Hughes, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would … (0 comments)
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inspection: La Crescenta California real estate agents - 01/07/08 02:06 PM
Attention top producing agents in the La Crescenta, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still … (0 comments)
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inspection: Flintridge California real estate agents - 01/07/08 02:04 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Flintridge, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like … (0 comments)
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inspection: La Canada California real estate agents - 01/07/08 02:02 PM
Attention top producing agents in the La Canada, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still … (0 comments)
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inspection: Granada Hills California real estate agents - 01/07/08 01:59 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Granada Hills, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still … (0 comments)
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inspection: Glendale California real estate agents - 01/07/08 01:56 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Glendale, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still … (0 comments)
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inspection: Chatsworth California real estate agents - 01/07/08 01:55 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Chatsworth, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still … (0 comments)
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inspection: Castaic California real estate agents - 01/07/08 01:53 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Castaic, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like … (0 comments)
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inspection: Canyon Country California real estate agents - 01/07/08 01:51 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Canyon Country, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still … (0 comments)
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inspection: Canoga Park California real estate agents - 01/07/08 01:48 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Canoga Park, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still … (0 comments)
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inspection: Burbank california real estate agents - 01/07/08 01:45 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Burbank, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team and if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like … (0 comments)
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inspection: Rosamond California real estate agents - 01/07/08 01:35 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Rosamond, California area. I just want to let you know that I am looking for agents to become part of your power teamand if you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a back up if they cannot assist you for … (1 comments)
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inspection: Action California Real Estate agents - 01/07/08 01:27 PM
Attention top producing agents in the Acton, California area. I just want to let you know that I am expanding my company area of service and I am looking for agents to become part of your power team. If you already have a Home and Mold inspector great. However, I would still like to be a … (0 comments)
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inspection: Home Inspector Advise: A Story About Radon (January is National Radon Action Month) - 01/06/08 03:32 PM
A STORY ABOUT RADONBy Richard AcreePresidentHABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLCThe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January is the National Radon Action Month. This is a story about radon that everyone should read. First a brief review.Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas that is produced from the … (0 comments)
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inspection: Did you play with Mercury in Grade School? by the Central Kentucky Home Inspector - 01/06/08 02:19 PM
I finally figured out what happened to me in grade school. It was the mercury, in the broken thermometers, that we played with.
Remember those little silver balls that would roll around, break apart and come back together. Roll them from hand to hand. Everybody thought it was pretty cool stuff back … (27 comments)
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inspection: ALPI announces the addition of services with its “Home Watch Inspection Program” - 01/06/08 10:49 AM
Our Home Watch Inspection Program is designed for the vacationing or absentee owner. We offer a client specific, customized inspection and reporting program to insure Homeowners have peace of mind while they are away. ALPI's Home Watch Inspectors will perform a detailed inspection of your home and property by walking the property … (2 comments)
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inspection: An Irish Ghost Story from The Central Kentucky Home Inspector - 01/05/08 07:49 PM
(No it ain't mine and I don't know the author of the joke.)
This story happened a while ago in Dublin, and even though it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, its true.
John Bradford, a Dublin University student, was on the side of the road hitchhiking on a very dark night and in the … (8 comments)
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inspection: How to ease a buyer’s mind and get a quicker home sale - 01/05/08 10:05 AM
When you are out looking for a home yourself, what are the three biggeststresses in the process? The first is finding the home, of course, and that onecan be solved possibly by you just putting your home on the market.
The second is the inspection, and by spending $350-$400 on a pre-inspection,and … (10 comments)
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inspection: Pre-Listing Home Inspections - 01/05/08 10:04 AM
I've encountered a few homes on the market where the homeowner had a home inspection done prior to listing the home for sale. I think this is a good idea, especially in situations where the home is a bit older. If the homeowner has a an inspection done ahead of time … (1 comments)
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inspection: Lafayette, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana - Home Inspections - 01/04/08 01:19 PM
Safety & Home Inspections in Lafayette, West Lafayette, Indiana, Tippecanoe County, and surrounding communities.http://www.yourrealestatespecialists.com/When purchasing a home, we always reccommend purchasing a home inspection. It does not matter what the age of home you're purchasing, as we have seen many unsatisfactory inspecions on new construction homes. A home inspector will go … (0 comments)
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inspection: Seven Steps to Follow When Buying a Home in Phoenix Arizona - 01/03/08 05:16 PM
Above is a picture of the heart of Fountain Hills, you can see where the town gets the name. The fountian turnd on every hour, on the hour, people come from miles around to enjoy this park. I know this has nothing to do with the post, I just love Fountain … (0 comments)
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inspection: MC2 Home Inspections Indianapolis - 01/03/08 11:40 AM
We are a fully certified, licensed and insured home inspection company. Proudly serving all of Indianapolis, and surrounding areas. Locally owned and operated. Member of NSHI, IHINA and IIAQC. Also an accredited member of the Central Indiana Better Business Bureau and the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. Offering full service … (0 comments)
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inspection: Selling A Home in a Down Market (HINT: Hire A Home Inspector) - 12/30/07 11:16 AM
THE HOME INSPECTOR'S REVIEW Everyone knows 2007 was a tough year to sell a home and 2008 may be just as tough. With thousands more homes on the market than usual it is harder than ever to make a home that is for sale stand out. And it is really hard to … (4 comments)
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inspection: Homework for New Homebuyers - 12/29/07 02:26 PM
Loan Application-If you are not pre-approved, you will need to fill out the paperwork required by your lender to begin the loan application process within a certain period of days, as written in the purchase agreement. This begins the chain of events that goes from application to credit report to appraisal … (0 comments)
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inspection: Need Good Home Cooking & Karaoke in Georgetown? - 12/26/07 02:16 PM
Ooooops! She changed it.
Want some really good home cooking??
Want family entertainment without the booze hounds??
(disclaimer: I'm a frequent customer but don't have any financial interest in the place)
Go North, young man! Or old man, young woman, old woman and all those family ages in between.
That's about 5 miles north of the Scott … (12 comments)
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inspection: Buying New Construction in Hemet, CA: Tip #4 - Read The Contract! - 12/24/07 12:14 PM
In today's "Buyers Market" there are many great bargains available in both the resale market as well as the new construction. Make sure you weigh all of your options. In Hemet, CA we do have many great opportunities to buy a home for sale either from the builder, the bank (as … (1 comments)
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inspection: Unbelieveable "So This Is Christmas" Song & Slideshow - 12/22/07 04:45 PM
I don't know who put this together. I don't even know where it comes from.
BUT, it is beautiful and I wanted to use it so share my wish with you.
For those who celebrate it with me:
MERRY CHRISTMAS
For those who celebrate in other ways: HAPPY HOLIDAYS
"So This is Christmas" Song & Slideshow
I don't … (11 comments)
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inspection: Agents, I need your help and suggestions on this one........ - 12/21/07 06:57 PM
We purchased a home that was in foreclosure and the owners had already moved out when we first looked at the home. The listing agent had the home "winterized" so the heat and water were off. The notices that the home was winterized were posted on the door and at each interior sink. … (15 comments)
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inspection: Lafayette, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County - Home Inspections - 12/20/07 09:41 PM
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inspection: How long will "it" LAST!! by Erby, The Kentucky Home Inspector - 12/20/07 12:41 PM
A recent post by Shawn Martin ( Life Expectancies of components in your home ) got me thinking.
Early on, I had agents complaining about my statements regarding home appliances (water heaters, furnaces, AC, etc) being at their end of design or useful life.
Well, I think it's important for people to … (8 comments)
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inspection: Did you ever just want to slap an idiot upside the head! - 12/15/07 09:31 PM
PREFACE: I know there's good and bad in every field (including mine) so don't go there. This is about the bad and YOU know who YOU are!
Did you ever just want to slap an idiot upside the head!
When I find outlets that nationally recognized safety standards say should be Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) … (20 comments)
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inspection: Killeen Fort Hood Real Estate Inspections - Are They Required? - 12/13/07 04:33 PM
You have more than likely been reading articles on the internet about how you should hire a professional inspector to inspect the home you are considering buying. What do you think about that recommendation? How can you trust an inspector you have never met when you get ready to buy a home in … (0 comments)
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inspection: Kentucky Home Inspector on How Much Does An Inpection Cost??? - 12/12/07 06:11 AM
So you're spending tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars on a home purchase, and paying the realtors 5 - 6% ($5,000 - $6,000 per $100,000) of the home's value. (Where do you think the seller gets the money to pay the realtors?) Now it's time to find a Home Inspector … (9 comments)
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inspection: RADON - 12/04/07 06:52 PM
The EPA states that nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels. While radon problems may be more common in some areas, any home may have a problem. The only way to know about your home is to have your home tested. … (1 comments)
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inspection: December Tip of the Week - 12/04/07 09:39 AM
DECEMBERHOLIDAYSHOLIDAY SAFETYBY: Fred Duemig ©Week 1: Check gauges on home fire extinguishers to ensure a full charge. Replace if necessary. Clean dishwasher, trash compactor and countertop appliances.Week 2: A Christmas Tree should not loose green needles when tapped on the ground; cut 1" off trunk to help absorb water; stands should hold … (7 comments)
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inspection: As the Weather Turns - 11/27/07 11:43 PM
Maintenance can save you a lot of money in the long run, we discuss what items in your home to review as the weather changes. As The Weather Turns Podcast 11-17-07Subscribe to Podcast via iTunes© River City Real Estate … (0 comments)
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inspection: Bad, Bad REALTOR - 11/26/07 07:42 PM
Flipping through the channels, I stopped on TLC (The Learning Channel), where one of the thousand or so house shows, MOVING UP I believe is the name, was on. A young lady who had just bought a home was walking through the home with her friend. There were many holes, rat traps, rat feces, dead bugs, … (15 comments)
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inspection: Buying Bank Owned Properties - 11/26/07 04:20 PM
The current real estate market in Hemet California and throughout Southwest Riverside County and the remainder of the Inland Empire is full or Bank Owned properties, otherwise known as REO for "Real Estate Owned"..When someone wants to buy one of these properties it is not much different than buying a home … (4 comments)
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inspection: Speeding up the home sale! - Pre-home Inspections? - 11/21/07 11:45 AM
For years the question, "Do I recommend that my seller clients have a pre-home inspections done on their home? For me, I always recommend it because it saves time! How does it save time? First, when a buyer is considering a home and they have a comprehensive report showing all the … (0 comments)
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inspection: Evaluating Prospective Tenants- part 2 - 11/21/07 06:52 AM
With the properties I own, there are inquiries on whether or not I will 'accept section 8' over the phone. My answer is always Yes. I don't want to turn away a good prospect just because of the type of income that they recieve, as some of those recipients are great, … (1 comments)
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inspection: The Purpose of an Appraisal - 11/20/07 10:35 PM
When applying for a mortgage loan, one of the major considerations is the value of the home. After all, a lender will not want to lend more money on a home than it is worth. So to establish its value, a licensed appraiser will be normally required to perform an appraisal of … (0 comments)
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inspection: How to Really Mess up a Home Inspection - 11/19/07 07:14 PM
My friends just found what they believe is the FSBO deal of the century. It's a big home, probably six bedrooms and four bathrooms. It's in a pleasant, well-groomed neighborhood with homes ranging from 500-600 grand. The houses could best be described as McMansions. You might have heard of these massive … (6 comments)
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inspection: Kentucky Home Inspector on "Making your HOME ready for Winter!!" - 11/15/07 07:38 AM
Winter is coming. Is your home ready to keep the heat in and the cold out? Taking care of these issues can make your home more energy efficient. Winterization saves YOU Money!
1. Set the water heater temperature to no more than 120o. (Temperatures above this level can cause severe burns.)
2. … (23 comments)
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inspection: Buyer's Agent Leaves Town After Submitting Offer - 11/15/07 07:36 AM
I just completely one of the worst transactions EVER! I can't believe we even made it to closing on Tuesday. (Yes, this is the one with 3 pregnant women in the same room) This is a little long, and I've also cut a lot out as below isn't everything that happened... … (24 comments)
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inspection: Do You Know How to Do Your Own Pre-Purchase Inspection in Snohomish County Washington? - 11/13/07 03:43 PM
Buying your first - or any - home in Snohomish County Washington means taking a cool look at what you're about to invest in. Here are four major items to check out before you write your check. Sills, beams. Possible defect: Rot caused by moisture or boring insects. Check method: Poke … (0 comments)
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inspection: I got CHEWED OUT ! Here is why. - 11/11/07 11:05 PM
I got chewed from one of my competitors for doing a inspection on a Sat. He lost the booking to me. Well I see it as customer service. He also chewed me out for offering FREE RADON with every inspection saying I was killing the prices in our market. WRONG, is … (33 comments)
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inspection: Rhode Island: Testimonial for a Great Inspector - House Doctor Home Inspections - 11/05/07 03:06 PM
Every prospective home-buyer needs a good home inspection. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Unfortunately, there are too many Sellers out there that are willing to try to cover up a defect at a property in order to get the best price on their sale. … (3 comments)
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inspection: Turn Liabilities into Assets! - 11/05/07 09:47 AM
Getting ready to place your home on the market? If it is in anything less than "like new" condition, you'll need a little reality check before you can determine a fair asking price. Since buyers will order one anyway, you should strongly consider having an inspection performed by a licensed professional … (0 comments)
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inspection: How Safe Is Your Tap Water? - 11/02/07 07:19 AM
We often take for granted how safe our home tap water is. In reality it may be more harmful than you think it is. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) mandates that all drinking water suppliers provide an annual quality statement. You can locate these reports at www.epa.gov. If you can't find it … (1 comments)
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inspection: Inspection Is A Must For Home Buyer’s Protection In Snohomish County Washington - 11/01/07 02:02 PM
A professional home inspection in Snohomish County Washington protects a home buyer against disappointment and unexpected expense after a home has been purchased. A pre-purchase inspection tells what major and minor flaws exist in a home, what difficulties are apt to occur later (the replacement of equipment, etc.), and what it … (0 comments)
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inspection: Need a Home Inspection in Atlanta area? - 11/01/07 07:10 AM
Professional Home Inspection: We will inspect your home's interior, exterior, structural, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Bob Arena - President - Arena Home Inspections:
Certified Professional - Member of The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), which are the largest and most elite inspection associations. … (0 comments)
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inspection: Clients Helping Clients - 10/30/07 12:38 PM
Last night, one of my clients decided that after the inspection, based on the watermarks on the sump pumphome, they were scared that the home may one day flood and with their luck, it just wasn't worth the risk.
They decided a home in a possible flood plain was too much risk … (6 comments)
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inspection: Be Ready for Anything! - 10/29/07 11:52 AM
Whether you are buying or selling a home, you will probably encounter "the inspection." This needn't strike fear into the hearts of sellers, and it needn't encourage buyers to look for fault. Disclosure and awareness are the most important issues, and a recent survey of the National Association of Home Inspectors … (0 comments)
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inspection: Nashville Real Estate Market - Should a Seller Get an Inspection Done? - 10/29/07 10:58 AM
Here in the Nashville Real Estate Market, a seller is generally not responsible for having an inspection done.The question is... Should a Seller get a Pre-Emptive Inspection Done? After reading this suggestion on the Lowe's Realtor Benefits Page today, I was thinking a lot about whether or not this should be … (4 comments)
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inspection: This home has been vacant for a long time, should I be concerned? - 10/29/07 08:03 AM
I hear this question frequently now. What I'm finding is that the home still ages even though it's vacant. Mold also becomes an issue here in the south if the utilities have been off, even for a short time. It's not uncommon during a home inspection to find more plumbing leaks, … (15 comments)
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inspection: A Little Humor ~ 50 Things to do in an elevator - 10/28/07 05:46 PM
50 Fun Things to Do in an Elevator1. Make race car noises when anyone gets on or off.2. Blow your nose and offer to show the contents of your tissue to other passengers.3. Grimace painfully while smacking your forehead and muttering, "Shutup, dammit, all of you just shut UP!"4. Whistle the … (4 comments)
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inspection: My Client Needs....a babysitter?? - 10/28/07 05:18 PM
Ever had that question from out of area clients? Do you know any childcare providers? After School Programs? Ministries? I think this week was the 3rd time a client has asked me that in the course of an inspection. On my way home, I thought about it. I discussed it with the … (1 comments)
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inspection: Kentucy Home Inspector finds himself on Active Rain thru GOOGLE! - 10/26/07 05:25 AM
For the last couple of years one or another of my website ranks pretty high for just about anything to do with Kentucky Home Inspectors or Kentucky Home Inspections.
BUT, not quite so high when a city name is plugged in front of those. (Yeah, I'm working on it.)
One of my habits … (18 comments)
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inspection: The Inspection - A True Real Estate Story for Halloween. - 10/24/07 02:36 PM
It started off as a normal real estate investment opportunity. It was a commercial property in the country. It was along a main highway in eastern Ontario with a couple of acres of land. Additionally there was a rather old farm house that came with the property that dated from … (2 comments)
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inspection: Dangers of an Express Warranty? - 10/24/07 12:40 PM
When in doubt, have your MLS listing peer reviewed. I cautioned a colleague who used "No Need To Inspect Shows 10+++" in a new listing. Without a pre-inspection, this isn't just a generally bad idea (read: liability for the listing agent and brokerage), it carries increased risk in an area that … (0 comments)
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inspection: Is your Washington Inspector licensed? ...by an Everett Home Inspector - 10/24/07 10:36 AM
That is a trick question. And I will explain. You see as Home Inspectors there is no license here in Washington State. But here is the tricky part; We do have to obtain a Structural Pest Inspectors license (SPI) from the State, if we report on of course pests (wood destroying … (3 comments)
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inspection: The Perfect Purchase Transaction - It All Starts with a System - 10/24/07 10:02 AM
The Perfect Purchase TransactionIt All Starts with a System
Have you ever wondered what the Perfect Purchase Transaction would look like? Close your eyes and dream about it for a minute Few inbound phone calls. Your cell phone never rings. Clients leave so ecstatic with your service that they hand you … (1 comments)
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inspection: Water in crawl spaces - 10/24/07 09:42 AM
Here in the Seattle area we are known to receive a fair share of precipitation. It is no surprise to me when I crawl under a home and find ponding, pooling water. Modern homes typically have a footing drain installed around the exterior foundation perimeter during construction. Inside the space they … (5 comments)
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inspection: I like Free advertising on the web from an Everett Home Inspector - 10/21/07 12:25 PM
The other day a web developer saw the phone number on my truck, so he decided to call and ask if I needed a web site. I already have a website (which is free) and politely declined his offer. It got me started thinking about all the places I advertise for … (6 comments)
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inspection: New Program may Sell Homes Faster - 10/18/07 06:00 PM
This new program may help generate sales for buyers and savy listing agents … (0 comments)
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inspection: 7 Steps to Buying a Home - 10/17/07 11:22 PM
7 Steps to Buying a Home You have decided you want to buy a home! After all, you realize that buying a home is one of the most important investments you can make to improve your financial outlook. Now it's time to learn how to buy your dream home and begin … (0 comments)
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inspection: Infrared Roof Inspection - 10/17/07 10:34 PM
Infrared Roof InspectionWhy would one do an Infrared Roof Inspection? To find that elusive leak that you just can't seem to locate. Infrared scanning can locate it rather quickly. It can also save you a ton of money. Read on to find out how!What is infrared? Infrared radiation was discovered in … (1 comments)
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inspection: Kentucky Home Inspector needs Ghostbuster & Spider Killer for his home - 10/17/07 11:53 AM
HELP!!!!I came back from my morning inspection to find that my house has been infiltrated with spiders & ghosts. My wife & two grandsons say they didn't have anything to do with it! I'm not sure if I should believe her!
Anybody know how to reach the Ghostbusters.
Wanna recommend a good spider killer!
… (9 comments)
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inspection: Why Inspect a home? - 10/17/07 08:20 AM
The other day, I wrote a post about a home I inspected - It's a Dead Deal. I was looking at it and thinking that i was proud that my report had made the buyer re-think his decision to buy the house. Now, I must tell you, I DON'T try to … (8 comments)
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inspection: Top 5 Reasons Why It's Time to Buy in Myrtle Beach! - 10/16/07 11:54 AM
1. Location, location, location. In the past, Myrtle Beach buyers had to choose between price vs. location. Today, there is inventory available in every area, in every price range. You can get exactly what you want, where you want it. 2. Selection, selection, selection. There are just over 5,700 resale homes … (0 comments)
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inspection: It's a Dead Deal - 10/15/07 07:37 AM
I wrote a post a while back - I Am Not a Deal Killer - and I have to admit I think I have killed one... Now, I have to clarify, I don't inspect a home with the intent to find something to make the house look bad, and I always … (10 comments)
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inspection: Reflections of a Buyers' Advocate - 10/14/07 11:30 PM
Some call me "picky." Others call me a "pain in the a**." One guys said he'd heard I was "The Home Inspector from Hell." Common thread here is that these folks are on the "selling" side of the real estate transaction.Buyers say thing like, "He saved us from making a big mistake." Or "He … (4 comments)
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