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2009
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Many times it is found that there is little or no insulation behind the walls of old houses. This can come as a surprise to most buyers because they just don't know. Usually, around my territory of Long Island, I have found houses that I thought would be insulated are not, and houses that normall...
04/26/2009
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I overheard a conversation yesterday between a seller and her agent. I did not want to hear it, but I did. A little old lady was distressed as her husband had died, and she needed to sell, but her house was a mess from the outside to the inside. Forgetting the fact that she had 'extreme Brady bun...
04/23/2009
Okay Barbara. Here is the picture. Since you published so many, I though I would also. Thanks for the comments folks! - Ray
04/23/2009
I performed an inspection last week on a charming old house built in 1920. The house was located on Hartman Hill Rd. in Huntington, N.Y. While I did find some problems such as asbestos and mold, I was amazed to hear how often the house has been struck by lightning since the present owner has live...
04/23/2009
This is a funny business, this home inspection thing. You try to do the right thing for the buyer, and for the agent involved with the transaction. Most times, things work out okay. The buyer is satisfied you have done your job well, and the agent is pleased you brought up the bad points without ...
04/07/2009
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This is an unusual situation I see from time to time. Water droplet stains on surfaces in the attic. Usually it will appear as dark stains in a random pattern on the insulation or flooring in the attic. You would think it is from a leaking roof, but this is usually not the case. What is the cause...
04/06/2009
I just got a call from a client I inspected 5 homes for 2 years ago. He finally did settle on a house in Franklin Square, Long Island. He called me today to tell me he was referring me to a relative. Great news, but it gets better. Turns out he has told hundreds of people about me. He works in th...
04/02/2009
Then its a duck. Unless it is a house that is so poorly maintained it makes Herman Munsters house look good. This was the case in Patchogue, NY yesterday. Four real estate agents were there, as well as the seller, her carpenter, his assistant, and various family members. The buyers were quite tim...
04/01/2009
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Ray Wilson
NYS Licensed Home and Building Inspector