Gulf Shores New Home Inspections – Why? A common misconception by many home buyers is that simply because their home is newly constructed that new home inspections aren’t really necessary. Nothing could be farther from the truth. There are a lot of different things that need to be inspected upon the purchase of a new […]
Gulf Shores Home Inspection: Questions To Ask
You’ve heard it a million times, if you’re buying a home, you must get a home inspection. This is not new news for anyone. What we want to cover in this article are the questions you should and should not ask when getting your Gulf Shores home inspection done. It is highly recommended that a […]
The Importance of a Gulf Shores Home Inspection
A Gulf Shores home inspection is a very important part of the home buying process. When buying a home, there are many things that may need attention and require repair in order to insure that the house is habitable and safe for its occupants. Reasons for a Gulf Shores Home Inspection A home inspection should […]
Staging Your Home for Appraisal
You’ve had your home for sale for some time and finally got an offer you accepted. But wait, it’s not time to celebrate yet. What if the home doesn’t appraise for what the buyer offered? Almost every day a sale falls through because of low appraisals. What’s even worse, the house goes back on the […]
Housing Problems After the Construction Boom
A recent Angie’s List poll found that more than half of homeowners who built a home during the housing boom found that their homes were filled with problems after construction was complete. Hiring a home inspector can help you identify any issues your home may have before they become a disaster… Questions or comments about […]
Home Inspections – Your Best Way To Avoid A Money Pit
As a buyer, one of the smartest things you can do is get a home inspection. It’s arguably more important than getting an appraisal, because a proper inspection will prevent you from buying a money pit – at least not intentionally. A good home inspection will identify both major and minor problems in the physical […]
Every Home has Defects
We’d all like to buy the perfect home. Unfortunately, it doesn’t exist. Even new homes have defects. That’s why it’s important to have any home you buy inspected by qualified professionals-even if it’s brand new. You’ll undoubtedly discover defects during your inspections. In fact, you should hope that any significant defects are uncovered before you […]
Home Inspection Advice from Consumer Reports
An issue of Consumer Reports® has a relevant investigation of defects in homes. Importantly, the article gives excellent advice regarding how home buyers can take steps to avoid trouble. The Consumer Reports® article states “Be proactive. Consumers should never buy a house without first hiring a real-estate attorney and a home-inspection engineer.” It is important […]
Inspecting a Home’s Attic
Inadequate insulation means that 10 to 50 percent of energy is lost through walls, ceilings and floors. Proper insulation helps lower energy bills by resisting heat loss. Where the interior of walls and ceilings is easily accessible, adding additional insulation can be a relatively inexpensive way to get a big return on energy savings. The […]
Home and Building Inspectors: What to Look For
Having a home or building inspection performed is, quite commonly, one of the crucial steps in purchasing a property. Buyers and developers want to make sure they are not going to end up buying a property that may have structural problems or which needs costly repairs or updates. This is especially true if they are […]