Home Inspections

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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