home maintenance: Pre-Listing Inspections, Good Idea in a Buyer’s Market. - 02/08/09 08:22 AM
I just received an e-mail for a Real Estate Agent based out of the Los Angeles area about what I felt the benefits were of having a pre-listing inspection done. L.A. is about 65 miles from my home base so I think I can talk about this intelligently.  As an Inspector, my approach to presenting items that may need attention or just flat out have not been done properly is very calm, with little or no emotion if possible. The bottom line to me is 99.9% of things can get fixed, it's just a math problem. On the other hand you … (7 comments)

home maintenance: What would you like to know and learn about from your inspector? - 02/08/09 07:03 AM
Hi Active Rain. Speaking of rain, we have had our fair share here in southern California (Orange County) the past few days. Anyway thank you all of the comments of my past 7 inspection blog's. The question I have for each of you is what would you as Real Estate Agents like to hear or learn about. Do you have questions on a particular subject, or a question that has come up due to something you saw at property preview? How about something that is questionable at one of your listings. Pre-listing inspections is a great way to answer these questions … (0 comments)

home maintenance: Experience and the right tools find hidden MOLD in the home - 02/07/09 04:36 AM
Hello Active Rain. Thanks for all of the comments on my last blog  "You may think you have a mold problem, but you may not"  Here is an interesting story of a call I received about a year ago. A single man living in Aliso Viejo, California called me with a very concerning tone with regards to possible mold in his home. He expressed to me that he has had extreme allergy problems his entire life.  He explained that he was a business man that worked for a company that required him to do a significant amount of traveling. It was … (3 comments)

home maintenance: You may think you have a mold problem, but you may not!! - 02/06/09 03:08 PM
Hello everyone, JLC Inspections back again with another bit of information on indoor air quality problems. I recently did an investigation on a home of a 46 year old man that thought he was suffering from a mold problem in his home. He had the typical flu type symptoms for an extended period of time, the doctors could not figure out what was wrong, and he continued to get progressively worse.  I did a full inspection of his property for moisture related issues and found the property to be in fairly good condition. If you have not reviewed my bio, then … (5 comments)

home maintenance: The Air We Breathe (Part 2) - 02/03/09 06:46 AM
The Air We Breathe (Part 2)OUTDOOR AIR, INDOOR AIR AND AIR-CONDITIONINGcontrolling your exposure to triggers outdoors is hard. You may have to avoid outdoor air pollution, pollen, and mold spores. Any time air pollution and pollen levels are high; it's a good idea to stay indoors.The air at home is easier to control. Some people with asthma and allergies notice that their symptoms get worse at night. Trigger controls in the bedroom or wherever you sleep need the most care. Let's remember that we are in our bedrooms 8 to 10 hours each 24 hour period. If the air quality in … (0 comments)

home maintenance: The Air We Breathe (Part 1) - 02/03/09 05:20 AM
The Air We Breathe (Part 1)
AIR PARTICLES WE BREATHEMany particles of different types and sizes are carried in the air we breathe. Some large particles may settle on the walls and furniture in your home. Other large particles are removed by your nose and mouth when you inhale. Smaller particles are breathed deep into the lungs.Asthma may be triggered by both the large and small particles. Some air particles come from the indoors. Others are carried in the outdoor air. Outdoor particles come into your home through windows, doors, and heating systems.For most people, the indoor air particles cause no … (0 comments)

home maintenance: Outside Home Maintenance. - 02/02/09 02:30 AM
Welcome to JLC Inspections, Inspection News Letter, designed for the home buyer, owner and the Real Estate Professional. Today we will be talking about getting the exterior of the home ready for the winter months. Key points this month are: Please pass this on to your friends and family.
  •·         Gutters and cleaning
•·         Moisture infiltration to the interior
•·         Roof inspection
  Gutters: This is the time of the year that we should all be clearing the leaves and debris off our roofs and out of the gutters. Debris on the roof gets caught in the gutters and restricts water … (0 comments)

 

Jack Clausen

Trabuco Canyon, CA

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