inspections: Dogs That Detect Bed Bugs...Is There Anything Our Four-Legged Friends Can't Do? - 03/11/10 07:47 AM
Most of us are familiar with this common bedtime rhyme:
Good night...sleep tight!  Don't let the bed bugs bite!
Apparently, a bed bug infestation can happen anywhere...in luxury hotels, apartment buildings, college dorms or homes.  Housekeeping, or lack of it, has little to do with a bed bug's chosen place of residence.  They're not picky, as long as there are humans or other warm-blooded animals to provide them with their sustenance. These uninvited guests bite their host, feed on their blood, and leave their hapless victim itchy as all get-out.
According to a recent article in The New York Times, this resurgence (or perhaps it's just … (5 comments)

inspections: SELLERS...Look Before You List! - 01/12/08 04:03 AM

More often than not, when buyers make an offer on a property, they include a home inspection contingency in the purchase and sale documents.  (I recommend all buyers do this...for any property they are considering!) This allows them to have a professional look over the house to make sure that there are no hidden defects or damage that could affect the integrity or value of the property. It's quite likely that you had one performed before you bought the house you are going to be selling.When there is a lot of inventory (aka: competition) on the market, buyers can afford to … (5 comments)