termite inspections: Crawl spaces, "What's this"? Termites Anyone.?? You just can't make this stuff up!!!
- 10/14/12 08:57 PM
CRAWL SPACES ARE PART OF THE PROPERTY - DON'T IGNORE THEM. Clint describes his visual findings of one crawl space in a home.. What I've often found over the years is that far too many crawl spaces do NOT have adequate access. Or, as recently occurred with one of my home inspections, the termite inspector was too "large" around the middle to access the crawl space. It was important because there was evidence of a dormant tube in one corner of the property evidencing past infestation and I insisted that the support structure of the property be inspected for previous damage. … (8 comments)
termite inspections: Some Unusual Activity
- 04/12/11 01:07 AM
WHY AGENTS WITH THEIR LICENSE WITH HOMEFINDERS.COM WERE TRAINED TO ATTEND TERMITE INSPECTIONS. James Quarello relates a home inspection experience that should be fair warning to real estate agents who are satisfied to let the termite inspector do his routine inspection without the buyer's agent present. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT THE TERMITE INSPECTOR (or, home inspector) WILL FIND. From experience, I know that an agent can better handle a serious termite infestation matter (or home inspection matter) if they are ON THE SCENE when the defect or infestation is discovered by the expert inspector. INVASIVE INSPECTION??? That will take some … (6 comments)
termite inspections: TERMITE INSPECTIONS - THE GOOD - THE BAD - AND THE VERY COSTLY!
- 03/19/11 01:28 AM
WHY THAT TERMITE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT MAY BE WORTHLESS, OR WORSE! THAT TERMITE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO THE HEALTH OF YOUR HOME. TERMITES haven't survived for 251,000,000 years without good survival skills. TERMITES are clever creatures. As with so many pests that are the bane of our home maintenance regimen, in the right climate, a termite infestation can be so destructive that they have become part and parcel of the process of buying a home. *Home owners dread them*Home buyers fear them*Buyers agents deal with them*Listing agents doubt them*Home inspectors suspect them*Termite inspectors know them*Lenders often neglect them Jay Markanich, an experienced home inspector, FINDS them. Jay … (34 comments)
termite inspections: TERMITE INSPECTIONS or TERMITE WARRANTY? WHICH IS GOING TO GIVE A HOME OWNER MORE PROTECTION?
- 12/30/09 09:40 PM
TERMITE INSPECTIONS or TERMITE WARRANTY? WHICH IS GOING TO GIVE A HOME OWNER MORE PROTECTION? WARNING! WARNING! THE TERMITE WARRANTY IS DESIGNED TO LULL HOME OWNERS INTO A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY. DON'T RELY ON THAT TERMITE WARRANTY. . . HOMEOWNERS: THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM WOOD BORING INSECTS. HAVE IT INSPECTED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY EACH AND EVERY YEAR. AGENTS: DON'T RELY ON THE TERMITE WARRANTY. MAKE SURE THE CONTRACT OF SALE PROVIDES FOR A TERMITE INSPECTION AND REMEDIES IF AN INFESTATION IS DISCOVERED. This post demonstrates why I have, … (17 comments)
termite inspections: TERMITE INSPECTIONS. HOME BUYERS SHOULD ALWAYS INSIST ON HAVING A TERMITE INSPECTION.
- 07/28/09 05:58 AM
TERMITE INSPECTIONS. HOME BUYERS SHOULD ALWAYS INSIST ON HAVING A TERMITE INSPECTION. TERMITE INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR GOVERNMENT GUARANTEED OR INSURED LOANS. When you apply for mortgage financing, many lenders will require a recent termite inspection and certification as a condition for home loan approval. The inspection must usually be done within 30 days of settlement. Many conventional loans do not require a termite inspection. Many agents will require a termite inspection to protect our home buyers. Most government loans, Veterans Administration Home Loans and FHA loans require a termite inspection. Your agent will usually schedule and attend the termite inspection and make … (27 comments)
CRAWL SPACES ARE PART OF THE PROPERTY - DON'T IGNORE THEM.
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