A professional home inspection is a critical component of the homebuying process. While having one completed is important, it is also not a foolproof method of identifying existing or potential problems in a home. There are certain areas of the home that the inspector won’t examine, and others that he just isn’t qualified to assess. . . .
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Motivations for buying an old house are as varied as American architectural styles. Before the swoon over a stately Victorian or 1940s bungalow casts a soft focus over reality, plant your feet on the ground and grab a note pad; some homework is in order. Older homes may have expensive problems. Just as a title [...] . . .
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Your Olympia home inspection will be comprehensive, with the home inspector checking everything from exterior siding and roof condition to looking for plumbing leaks and seeing whether electrical outlets function properly. Although it is not specifically a code inspection, the home inspector will be considering building codes as he or she evaluates the . . .
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If you’ve never inspected the safety of your home, now is the time to start. Follow with periodic home safety inspections and ongoing corrective measures to help catch problems before they catch you. Use the home safety checklist below to inspect the structure and to implement smart safety practices. These precautions will keep your house your “home sweet home” and prevent . . .
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As a landlord, there’s really no reason to dread the ring of a phone and the news that there’s a problem. Instead, perform regular safety and maintenance checks, replacing and repairing items that need attention. For repairs beyond your comfort level, keep the number of a trusted handyman or hire a professional for electrical and plumbing repairs. When you keep your rentals in . . .
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Wipe the stars from your eyes, put on your big-kid glasses, and get ready to see just what this dream house “does.” Your friends at RealEstate.com have put together a handy checklist to take with you to the home. Use this checklist immediately after making the offer to purchase and before you call out the home inspector. This way, you can supply him or her with an extra set of “eyes” for . . .
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When you buy a home, have a professional home inspection performed. As part of this inspection, the inspector can alert you to items that could pose issues if a hurricane comes your way. If it has been awhile since you moved in, then you may want to get a new inspection to alert you to any pending threats or deferred maintenance, which could eventually leave your home vulnerable to . . .
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A good home inspection report is a valuable resource – not only during the home buying process, but also as a guide to maintenance when you own the home. Home inspection reports can be difficult to decipher, but it is vital that you thoroughly understand everything in the report and the inspector’s recommendations. . . .
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Mold can often be detected visibly and by smell, though not always. Despite the fact that home sellers are required by law to disclose such issues, considering the damage it can do, you shouldn’t buy a home without conducting a mold inspection. These inspections and any required remediation should be done to EPA standards and specifications. . . .
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When you see that dream home with the unbeatable price tag, you are already more than sold on investing your life’s earnings on it. But don’t rush into it. At least not until you can have an objective pair of eyes scan the property so your dream doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Buyers’ home inspections ensure that . . .
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