July 27, 2010
- Just Before Closing, Get A Home Inspection
Just Before Closing, Get A Home Inspection
It doesn’t matter how good a home or condo looks, looks can be very deceiving. The thing you don’t want to occur after you move into your new home is replacing major items.
Do yourself a favor and spend the money on a home inspection and make sure it is [...]
July 12, 2010
- Home Inspection: Why Do You Need It?
Home Inspection: Why Do You Need It?
When you purchase a property, you want to make sure you get the most out of your money. In order to do this, you check your property thoroughly. You even work with a professional inspector to know the real state of the property. But why is a home inspection [...]
April 12, 2010
- Home Inspections Can Make or Break the Deal
Home Inspections Can Make or Break the Deal
Match a willing seller with a qualified buyer, a loan approval and an acceptable appraisal and you would think a successful closing is a given. But too many seemingly solid contracts fall apart unnecessarily because of a misunderstanding of the property inspection.
But, that does NOT have to be [...]
March 12, 2010
- Passing Your Home Inspection
Passing Your Home Inspection
If you're getting ready to sell your home, do everything you can to get the house in good condition before you attempt to sell it, but don't be discouraged if the inspection report contains negative statements. Home inspectors make note of everything they see. No home is perfect.
Fix leaks and clogs before [...]
January 9, 2010
- Home Maintenance: How to Budget
Home Maintenance: How to Budget
Spending doesn’t stop once a home is purchased. Whether you are moving into a new home or an older home, you need to be aware of the ongoing maintenance that any home requires, and how to budget for it.
First, home buyers should understand the 1% rule. This rule assumes that normal [...]
December 20, 2009
- Mold in the Home
Mold in the Home
Home buyers have a lot of things to evaluate when looking for a new home. One of the silent things every home buyer needs to be on the lookout for is mold.
Mold can manifest itself in many forms. All types of mold need the same things to grow, moisture and dark spaces. [...]
September 10, 2009
- Home Inspections: Don't Buy Without One
Home Inspections: Don't Buy Without One
When buying a home, regardless of whether it's a newly built home, or one that is 20 years old, you should consider getting it inspected by a professional home inspector. Home inspections provide detailed information about the overall condition of the house one is planning to buy. A standard [...]
August 7, 2009
- Home Inspections - Checking the Exterior
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Home Inspections - Checking the ExteriorAfter you have picked out a home to buy, you’ll most likely order a home inspection. During the home inspection, the home inspector will inspect the exterior components of the home for defects and signs of structural damage. Here is a list of seven [...]
June 16, 2009
- Mistakes New Homeowners Make
Mistakes New Homeowners Make
You’d be surprised how many people don’t get an inspector to come when they’re buying a new home. While the first inclination may be that new homes don’t require the thorough once-over needed or recommended on older homes, think again. Inspectors can uncover otherwise unapparent items such as furnaces that aren’t vented [...]
April 24, 2009
- Home Inspections: The Different Types
Home Inspections: The Different Types
Home inspections tend to confuse homebuyers, especially if buying a house is a first-time experience. Below are different types of home inspections you may encounter:
Primary Home Inspection
This is the most important thing to do when buying a house. It is unbelievable how many homebuyers overlook this when purchasing a property. If [...]
October 8, 2008
- Home Inspections: For New Homes Too!
Home Inspections: For New Homes Too!
There are a lot of different things that need to be inspected upon the purchase of a new home. A common misconception by many home buyers is that simply because their home is newly constructed an inspection is unnecessary. Nothing could be farther from the truth. New homes require an [...]
September 28, 2008
- Mold: What to Watch Out For
Mold: What to Watch Out For
Being a homeowner, or even an apartment dweller, can have its share of pleasures and responsibilities. One important responsibility you have as a homeowner is to ensure your home is save, both from a physical standpoint, and from a health standpoint. This means avoiding and tackling problems such as mold. [...]
April 17, 2008
- Home Inspections: What Types Are There?
Home Inspections: What Types Are There?
Professional home inspectors examine existing homes using professional standards as a measure to accurately report their condition to parties involved in a real estate transaction.
There are many types of property inspections offered by home inspectors, depending on your needs. These include:Pre-Listing Inspections
Pre-Purchase Inspections
New Construction Inspections
HUD/FHA Inspections
Multiunit [...]
February 20, 2008
- A Quick Home Inspection Checklist
A Quick Home Inspection Checklist
With home prices dropping in many areas, home inspectors are finding more and more homes which are less maintained today than they were in the past. Home buyers are cautioned to keep this in mind when searching for a home, and use this quick home inspection list as a reference when [...]
January 23, 2008
- Home Inspections - What You Must know
Home Inspections - What You Must know
So you've found the house you think you want to purchase, now you need to make certain to have the home properly inspected. If you are planning on getting a mortgage loan, the lender will require an appraisal. Keep in mind that an appraisal is not the same as [...]
November 22, 2007
- Home Inspections: Why You Need One
Home Inspections: Why You Need One
Home inspections provide detailed information about the overall condition of the house one is planning to buy. A standard home inspection provides a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building. An important point to be noted is that a home inspection is not [...]
August 28, 2007
- Home Inspections: For New Homes Too!
Home Inspections: For New Homes Too!
There are a lot of different things that need to be inspected upon the purchase of a new home. A common misconception by many home buyers is that simply because their home is newly constructed an inspection is unnecessary. Nothing could be farther from the truth. New homes require an [...]
