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  3 Things Buyers Of New Construction Need To Know Before Their Home Warranty Expires! Over the last several years I've heard Buyers of New Home Construction repeat the same three reasons over and over again as to why they didn't get a Home Inspection and the truth of the matter is they were mist...

Okay you prepared your Kitsap home to sell. You mowed the lawn. You put out new pine needles and you even replaced those three dead bushes. You disassembled the trampoline in the back yard that you couldn't live without three summers ago. You moved out the clutter (all into the garage and the att...

www.assurancehomeinspections   (360)830-0399  Call today to schedule your inspection and receive $50.00 off your builder warranty inspection!!!!!!!!!! Will You Pay $863?   That's the average cost to repair builder defects by people selling their homes.  A recent J.D. Power survey found that the ...

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Assurance Home Inspection Service Charges  360-830-0399  www.assurancehomeinspections.com Full Home Inspection With Pest $350.00 Full Home Inspection With Pest 3000+sf $400.00 Detached Dwelling Additional $ 75.00 Homes Built Prior To 1945 $400.00 Structural Pest Inspection Only $225.00 Duplex Ins...

"Isaac's inspection revealed a serious defect in the flashing and weather-proofing of a newly constructed home, saving the owners from a potentially serious situation involving water damage.  The important side note is that 4 similar new homes had already been sold, and none of those inspectors f...

Preparing For The Inspection   Proper preparation for the home inspection by the buyer & seller allows the real estate transaction to go smoothly. Allow two to three hours for a complete home inspection. Payment is due at time of inspection. The buyer should accompany Isaac for the best educatio...

A home inspection is a vital part of the buying process. It protects you from unknowingly purchasing a house that has serious deficiencies-and thereby turning what was initially a dream home into a nightmare. So what actually happen during a home inspection? Here are a few snapshots of what to ex...