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 […]
5 Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector
So you’ve found a home and need to take the next big step, seeing if there is anything hidden you need to know about. Many home inspectors seem to be speaking a different language when using terms like "serviceable condition" and "conducive to deterioration." Here are 5 things you need to ask and understand about […]
Home Inspections on a Foreclosure
Inspections of foreclosed homes present a particular challenge. Often, there is no source of water, no source of electricity, and no source of heat or air-conditioning. These conditions inhibit a full and comprehensive inspection of the home. Of course, the primary aspect of the home inspection is still the verification of the structural integrity. Typically, […]
Home Inspections: Never Buy Without One
As soon as you have found a home and are ready to make an offer, you have to make sure the property does not involve structural and mechanical repair problems. Usually, home buyers can use a home inspection to secure interests and deals attributed to a home purchase. Sometimes, smart buyers make use of a […]
Home Defects – Every Home Has Them
We’d all like to buy the perfect home. Unfortunately, it just 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 […]
Home Inspections: The 5 Most Overlooked Problems
After you find a that “perfect home”, the next step is to ensure the house is in top condition with a home inspection. Once the buyer and seller have settled on price, it’s the last safeguard for the buyer to know the soon-to-be-purchased home is really worth the money. But a home inspection is never […]
7 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Home buyers, especially first-time home buyers, often get caught looking at the wrong things when they buy a house. They fall in love with all the things that are easy to fix, and never think to look at the really important clues that the house might be more trouble than it’s worth. So, what should […]