home inspection: Wrong reason for a home inspection.
- 03/31/09 03:13 PM
I remember my first week as an associate home inspector, that is Massachusetts lingo for Rookie. I had traveled with seasoned veterans for about 6 months and had seen several inspections by that time, but this was only my third as a solo inspector. Usually, young home buyers would bring an older friend or relative along, not to second guess the inspector, but for moral support or perhaps to help explain some of systems on the house. In this case, the buyer came with his son, a law student at an Ivy League institution of higher learning. It didn't take me long … (2 comments)
home inspection: as of today, all is well
- 03/30/09 06:11 AM
We are almost through the first quarter of 2009, and so far, all is well. It has been a long and sometimes difficult winter with snow storms, ice storms, power outages for extended periods of time, excessive misappropriation of tax payer funds, etc. Even though it rained most of the day yesterday and is still raining today, and even though I have no inspections booked for today or tomorrow, I still remain optimistic. There is no snow on the ground, the grass is starting to turn green, March Madness and spring training are in full swing, opening day for baseball is … (2 comments)
home inspection: Does my new construction house need to be inspected?
- 03/05/09 06:46 AM
Missing roof shingles; Missing siding; Leaking boiler; A deck that is not flashed or bolted to the house; A bathtub drain not hooked up; Improperly wired breakers; Improperly vented attic space; Leaking dishwasher; Leaking toilet; Hole in the shower; Broken windows and doors; No water pressure in the tub/shower; Non- functioning heating system; What do all of these defects have in common? They were all issues that were uncovered on brand new construction. There are still some people who recognize the need for a professional home inspection on new construction, and these are just a few of the items that I can remember from … (3 comments)
home inspection: What is a home inspector, and why do I need one?
- 03/03/09 12:19 AM
As an industry, home inspection is still in it's infancy. True, there may be some inspectors with 20 to 30 years of experience as a home inspector, but you likely will not find a company that is in it's 3rd or 4th generation. Licensing and certification laws vary widely from state to state, many states have no regulations as of yet. As a result, there is a widespread misunderstanding about who we are and what we do. Many people have ideas or opinions about what a home inspection should include and what you can expect to take away from one. I … (0 comments)
home inspection: Bank owned properties and home inspections
- 02/19/09 12:24 PM
Unless you have been under a rock for the past 2 to 3 years, you most likely have heard that the housing market has hit a bit of a slump. As a result, many areas of the country have seen a tremendous increase in the number of foreclosures and short sales. This has brought the cost of housing down to a somewhat manageable area for many people and young families are finding themselves in a position to realize their piece of the American dream. The problem is, many people do not recognize the value of a home inspection on a foreclosed … (3 comments)
I remember my first week as an associate home inspector, that is Massachusetts lingo for Rookie. I had traveled with seasoned veterans for about 6 months and had seen several inspections by that time, but this was only my third as a solo inspector. Usually, young home buyers would bring an older friend or relative along, not to second guess the inspector, but for moral support or perhaps to help explain some of systems on the house. In this case, the buyer came with his son, a law student at an Ivy League institution of higher learning. It didn't take me long … (2 comments)
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