Asbestos was once widely used in construction materials because of its properties: heat resistance, strength, and affordability. It is used in creating different types of building and insulation materials because of these properties. Asbestos has promising properties but despite these sound characteristics, asbestos is without a doubt harmful for you and your family. […]
Category Archives: Home Inspection
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Apr
Apr
A general home inspection helps look for signs of damage and defects. However, specialized home inspections can help you look further into those signs. A specialized home inspection can help you investigate further and fully diagnose the problem spotted during the general home inspection. For example, the inspector might see signs and evidence of wood […]
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Apr
Apr
A home inspection is important for home buyers because it allows them to have a professional inspector evaluate the home they plan to buy. It is usually done before purchasing a home to assess its condition professionally. On the other hand, sellers opt to have a home inspection completed before listing their home for sale. […]
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Mar
Mar
A home inspection is a necessity. Whether buying or selling a house, a home inspection is an integral part of the process. For home renovations, for example, a home inspection is necessary to get the permits needed in most states. A home inspection typically ranges from $277 to $388 (or even more), depending on the […]
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Mar
Mar
Home inspectors are often put in difficult positions because of wrong expectations. They are asked to weigh in on things outside their scope of responsibility, and sometimes they are asked to do something that exposes them to liability. Therefore, it is natural to go the extra mile to satisfy your clients. However, this takes crossing […]
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Dec
Dec
Things to Do in Your House. A few days from now, we’ll be welcoming the new year. Most, if not all of us, are excited because the new year marks a new beginning. You can start doing many things, and there are also things that you can restart doing. Maybe for some of us, we […]
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Nov
Nov
Homebuyers and Home Inspectors. As a part of the home-buying process, a home inspection is indispensable. It will help you see the current condition of the house you intend to buy, therefore helping you make wiser decisions during the negotiation process. Home inspectors are experts in combing the property’s visible and accessible areas to identify […]
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Nov
Nov
Whether buying or selling a home, the inspection process is a necessity. Although home inspection rules depend from state to state, in most cases, a home inspection is necessary for getting the permits that you need, especially for renovation projects. On average, a home inspection is $324, with a typical range of about $277 up […]
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Oct
Oct
Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection. We all want to get a return for whatever investment we have. Purchasing a home is one of the most significant investments that we will make in our lives; therefore, we should do everything we can to return our investment while reducing the risk. The good news is it is […]
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Aug
Aug
A home inspection is an integral part of your home buying and selling journey. It protects you from any nightmares that come after purchasing the home. It is unfortunate for others to find themselves paying more for after-purchase repairs. In addition, some buyers would find serious home issues after a few months of living in […]