yonkers: A Primer on Condominium Inspection in Manhattan New York
- 11/28/08 02:10 PM
Buying a condominium is like a combination of buying a house, and renting an apartment. Condos are usually a smaller section of a larger building or campus that is owned by a company. When buying a condo you are not responsible for everything, except what is within your condominium space. A proper condominium inspectionfocuses on what you, the buyer, are in charge of. Things like roofing, lobbies, elevators, and landscaping are items that should be taken care of by the association that owns the building. A condo owner is essentially responsible for everything within the walls of their purchased space. When … (1 comments)
yonkers: Condominium Inspection New York
- 11/28/08 02:06 PM
When purchasing a condominium it is imperative to ensure that you know exactly what you are getting with the purchase. Visually your condominium might look like great, but you need to look beneath the surface and check out the important systems such as plumbing, heating, water heater, flooring or garage doors to name a few things. Not only is it important to know that everything is as it should be inside the condo but it is also essential to know about the outside as well. The outside of a condominium includes the roof, siding, landscaping or any amenities that are part of … (0 comments)
yonkers: Tips On A Thorough Home Inspection and Home Testing in Brooklyn and Queens
- 11/28/08 02:02 PM
A thorough home inspectionis one of the most important steps before purchasing a home, and many buyers try to skip this step only to end up regretting it later when problems become apparent. Your home is the place you go to get away from the world, and to relax and put your feet up, or spend time with your family and friends. You want to be reassured that the home you buy is safe and in good condition. A home inspectioncan give you this peace of mind, using a visual inspection of every aspect of the home both inside and out. … (0 comments)
yonkers: Myths You Mustn't Believe About Home Inspections; Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers, Bronx, Staten Island
- 11/28/08 01:57 PM
There are a lot of false ideas going around about house inspectionsand the process and need for hiring home inspectors. Believing these myths could in many cases cost you a lot of money. So in the interest of saving you as many headaches as much cash as possible, here is the truth about some of these myths.
•1) The report from the inspector serves as a list of needed repairs that the seller must address. Truth: The seller has the option of using this list as a list of repairs, or alternatively as a tool for negotiating, to help move … (0 comments)
yonkers: Investment Property: New York and Brooklyn Mold Inspection
- 11/28/08 01:54 PM
Investment Property: Mold Inspection Introduction An inspection to detect hazardous toxins within and/or around a dwelling is as easy as calling on a qualified home inspector to bring his or her experience to your environment, and evaluate the presence of toxins in and around your property. Home inspectors are trained to spot a structure's weaknesses, and allow property owners an opportunity to protect themselves, and their investment(s) from the advancement of progressive damage. Common substances like water, fire, soil, mold, gas, and other toxins and naturally occurring acts of nature and man can encroach upon building materials and weaken the environmental … (0 comments)
yonkers: New York Condominium Inspection....What's Covered?
- 06/18/08 04:25 PM
To some condo-buyers, a condo inspection seems somewhat redundant, as the building is mostly owned collectively and the only part to inspected, they think, is the paint and the furniture. However, as millions of leaky condo owners found out the hard way, a condo inspection is simply a diligent and prudent outlay of funds before you get into real financial trouble with a broken and un-sellable condo. While a condo-inspector will not look at the whole building, he will evaluate all the conditions that will directly affect living conditions within the unit. His main objective is to protect the buyer … (0 comments)
yonkers: Mold Inspection in New York
- 06/18/08 04:16 PM
Mold is a common problem in many homes, particularly those in damp and humid climates. Although it's mostly found in the basements of homes, it can pop up almost anywhere that could have a moisture problem. Most mold is benign and just an eyesore, though some mold can be toxic and a serious health concern. While you always want to get rid of mold even if it's just for aesthetics sake, if you don't have time or resources to tackle the source of the problem, it's best to inspect and test mold to determine if it is a health hazard before … (2 comments)
yonkers: Water Quality Testing and Inspection; When to Test
- 06/18/08 04:07 PM
Since we all know that water is the life-blood of the home, it is important to ensure the liquid coming out of the taps is top-quality. Not only are there the obvious health detriments associated with dirty water, but, aside from drinking water, you want to have relatively clean and clear water feeding into appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers. While professional water-quality testers are available for hire, it's possible to do-it-yourself. Even clean looking water might be contaminated, so it is prudent to test, especially moving to a new space. But before you start collecting samples to send … (0 comments)
On paper at least it would seem like a good idea-that you would have something as large as a home inspected before you buy it. But unfortunately that's not always the case-there are too many people who would never think of paying $4000 for a car without letting a mechanic check it over who will buy a home because something in the décor has caught their eye. However, there has been a great increase in demand for this service in the past several years and the inspectors in the business now all promise … (0 comments)
When it comes to the biggest investment of you life, there are no silly questions. Buying a home or any kind of real estate demands that especially the first time buyer have a foundation of knowledge so that they can make an informed choice about which of the properties they see is the one for them. To make this decision properly, the average consumer needs to draw on the expertise of those who make a living in the business and the home inspector is one of these people. Any qualified home inspector has a wealth … (0 comments)
yonkers: Quick Home Seller Fixes; Before The Buyers Inspection
- 04/28/08 09:31 AM
Quick Home Seller Fixes; Before The Buyers Inspection If you're selling a home you more than likely already know the things that the home inspector that's brought in by the buyer will see. If you haven't had time to fix the grading around the home so that it slopes away from the foundation, they'll find that and if the shingles on the roof are starting to curl a good home inspector will point that out as well. You might not have the time or inclination to repaint older windows and even replace where necessary, or perhaps none of these kinds of upgrades … (2 comments)
yonkers: Staten Island Home Buying Advice
- 04/28/08 08:07 AM
Staten Island Home Buying Advice Getting the home inspection is near the last part of the process when you're out house hunting, and there are a few intermediate stages that you'll need to go through to locate that perfect property. If you've ever been out house hunting before or are in the middle of looking for a home, you know that the whole thing isn't as easy as you might have thought-it requires a basic knowledge and understanding of a few basic principles. Remember that it can be time consuming and that some of the questions raised often lead to more questions … (0 comments)
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Buying a condominium is like a combination of buying a house, and renting an apartment. Condos are usually a smaller section of a larger building or campus that is owned by a company. When buying a condo you are not responsible for everything, except what is within your condominium space. A proper condominium inspectionfocuses on what you, the buyer, are in charge of. Things like roofing, lobbies, elevators, and landscaping are items that should be taken care of by the association that owns the building. A condo owner is essentially responsible for everything within the walls of their purchased space. When … (1 comments)
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