Greater Chicagoland Home Inspection

  Moving to St Charles, IL- Our School System When looking to purchase a home, it is important to look at the school system. A good school system is integral to the future success of your children, and increases property value.  St Charles School District (CUSD 303) is among the best in Illinois....

Moving to Saint Charles, Illinois (St Charles) Saint Charles is a dream location for those who want the quaintness of a small town, but still enjoy the amenities of a strong arts and cultural center.  Downtown Saint Charles boasts dozens of world class dining experiences, several theaters which h...

Part 3   My good friend, Marcee, who I have bought and sold several houses with, is the type of agent I formulate my business model from.  Years ago, during my first purchase, she asked numerous questions to help understand me as a buyer. Wide eyed and bushy tailed, I was looking for a beautiful,...

Continued from Part 1 Part 2 I live and breathe interacting with these homes.  I know how to work on practically everything in a historical home. Of course this is an extreme example of what the type of property the author above was referring to, however, it will help me illustrate my point.  Ind...

The "Deal Killer"  Part 1 I responded to a blog the other day that got me thinking.  I will paraphrase what it entailed. ... I think this will ruffle a few feathers, but it is something that needs to be said. Why do some home inspectors simply feel it is their job to rip houses to shreds and not ...

Illinois second largest school district announced cuts of 1079 employees including 732 teachers. With 2693 teachers total in the district, it roughly amounts to 27% of its teaching staff.  This is an unprecedented number. Current lower property values or lack of state funding made it a necessary ...

As some of you know, one of my favorite activites is my Sunday morning ritual, walking the Fox river with my son, Travis.  I love watching the morning fog roll down the water, the quiet ripples of the water and the ducks and geese squaking, squaking, squaking. As an inspector, I also like to look...

Chicago Home Inspection Blog Is your house "GREEN"? Things to look for include: Are your shower heads low flow, water saving types? Is your furnace filter clean? Is your furnace high efficiency? Does your house mostly face south? Does your thermostat have a "fan only" option? If you have a pool, ...

As the spring is quick approaching, and the stale air of a winterized house is about to be refreshed, I thought I would pass this on.  It is important to be proactive in remediating any air quality issues.   Remedies to Indoor Air Quality Problems   Living Areas   Paneling, pressed-wood furniture...

Air Quality in the Home Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things you can do about it.   Some Quick Facts: Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air. Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials used in hou...