home inspections: How to Avoid Buying a Money Pit
- 08/25/14 01:44 AM
How to Avoid Buying a Money Pit There's an old saying that a boat is nothing more than a hole in the water that you pour your money into. Boats are expensive – from the purchase to the ongoing maintenance – and boat owners throw a lot of money into that hole. If that's true, then it's easy to imagine a house being a hole in the ground, ready to swallow a fortune. Sadly, many of them are just that, but it doesn't have to be that way. If you're house hunting, it's easy to be swayed by design features and … (0 comments)
home inspections: Don't Ignore A Wet Basement
- 03/06/13 08:41 PM
Don't Ignore a Wet Basement The American Society of Home Inspectors has some pretty surprising statistics about wet basements: Most new homes will develop a leak somewhere in the basement within 10 to 15 years of being built. Over 60 percent of basements in existing homes have a moisture problem. Around 38 percent of basements with moisture problems develop mold and fungus growth. Older homes were built with waterproofing methods that are now outdated and no longer work. Finding the source of the moisture is the first step toward solving the problem, but it's a lot easier said than done. … (2 comments)
home inspections: Home Inspections vs Home Warranties
- 02/25/13 08:44 PM
Home Inspections vs. Home Warranties Is there confusion on the part of your buyers and sellers on home inspections and home warranties? Let us define both and provide some items for consideration. Home inspections are a snapshot of the condition of the property on the day of the inspection. The purpose of the home inspection is to provide an unbiased 3rd party assessment of the home's condition. The home inspection enables the buyer or seller to make an educated decision on the purchase or sale of the home. Home inspectors range in experience, knowledge, and quality. They are generalists, not experts. … (2 comments)
How to Avoid Buying a Money Pit
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