Our families traveled to Quantico, Virginia last weekend to see my son Derek Smith and his wife Hattie graduate from USMC Officer Candidate School and commission as 2nd Lieutenants. Despite not being able to attend the graduation in person due to...
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Moving into a new home is an exciting time! It also involves a lot of preparation and work, which is why we’ve sharing these handy moving checklists. 6 Weeks Before the Move Find free moving boxes Take photos of valuables Reserve a storage...
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Moving into a new home is an exciting time! It also involves a lot of preparation and work, which is why we’ve sharing these handy moving checklists. 8 Weeks Before the Move Create a moving binder or folder to keep all documents related to...
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With cold and flu season still in full swing, plus the recent concern with Covid-19, it’s a great time to remember that some simple disinfecting procedures go a long way towards preventing the spread of illness in your home. First, the best...
Read moreWe were already hearing about the possibility of a recession becoming more likely, and now with the Covid-19 coronavirus impacting trade in some countries, experts are saying this will be even more likely to trigger a recession earlier rather...
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Look what Semper Fi home inspectors can find for our clients with infrared cameras. We scan the electric panel with a thermal camera at every inspection for overheated wiring that could burn wires and breakers. It appears in this picture that one...
Read moreThere are always questions around when it is proper for a real estate agent to sign various documents on behalf of their client when the need arises, and this can include a home inspection agreement. There are times when it is not feasible for a...
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It’s simple to qualify for an 18-month home warranty through Semper Fi Home Inspections! 1. Have Semper Fi Home Inspections complete your home inspection. 2. Request the 18-Month Home Warranty add-on from Residential Warranty Services (best...
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Whether from a torrential rainstorm, heaps of melting snow, or a leaky dishwasher, flooding can cause massive damage in your home. What’s more, clean-up can be extremely time-consuming and expensive, especially without expert advice...
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It appears that perhaps a bit of DIY electrical work may have been going on at this home we recently inspected. This DIY handyman hard-wired a cord right into the power supply to make their own “instant extension cord”. By the way...
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Preparing these items on the exterior of your home helps protect from winter weather: Trim or remove large or dead tree limbs Clear gutters of debris Inspect stairways and railings Inspect outdoor lighting Cover or store patio furniture Move...
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January and February are the traditional months for ice and snow in Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area. And your roof is the primary part of your house that protects you and your property from the elements. Get your home ready for winter by...
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