Home Inspector Insights

    If you are anything like me, you have often wondered how FICO really works?  The company behind FICO has published the specific point drops for common missteps.   You can find them on the fico website. Here is the breakdown of 3 common financial difficulties and how their specific point drops...

    If you are anything like me, you have often wondered how FICO really works?  The company behind FICO has published the specific point drops for common missteps.   You can find them on the fico website. Here is the breakdown of 3 common financial difficulties and how their specific point drops...

  If you are anything like me, you have often wondered how FICO really works?  The company behind FICO has published the specific point drops for common missteps.   You can find them on the fico website. Here is the breakdown of 3 common financial difficulties and how their specific point drops....

Home inspections by a qualified inspector are always a must.  That being said, there are a few things you can spot on your own as well. ·        EXTENSION CORDS- A labyrinth of wires from the outlets to computers, televisions, radios, lamps, etc. may tell you the home has an outdated electrical ...

    We all know curb appeal is a big deal. Lack of curb appeal can be a big deal breaker.  The exterior of your home gives off a first impression.  It also protects your living space from all sorts of damage from animals, humans and mother nature. If you are looking to change your home’s exterior...

  We all know curb appeal is a big deal. Lack of curb appeal can be a big deal breaker.  The exterior of your home gives off a first impression.  It also protects your living space from all sorts of damage from animals, humans and mother nature. If you are looking to change your home’s exterior ...

  Mortgage guidelines may be up and there are better loan disclosures for consumers but the FBI says mortgage fraud is on the rise.  Fraud comes in many forms.   The cost across the nation is between 4 and 6 billion dollars a year.  Common frauds target those homeowners behind on their mortgage a...

  Sellers can gain a competitive edge by studying the research of the psychology of home buying.  According to Smart Money’s David Rout, subtle factors can be deal breakers in today’s buyer’s market.  You and I know that a bad paint floor in a room can be rectified by a few coats of paint.  Resea...

Sellers can gain a competitive edge by studying the research of the psychology of home buying.  According to Smart Money’s David Rout, subtle factors can be deal breakers in today’s buyer’s market.  You and I know that a bad paint floor in a room can be rectified by a few coats of paint.  Resear...

  I look forward to the changing seasons with all the good times ahead.  I especially enjoy spending time cleaning the gutters.  Okay, perhaps that was sarcasm.  Clean gutters are essential to guide rainwater away from your home.  A bit of do it yourself maintenance is better than dealing with wa...