We recently had a homebuyer who was looking to buy a recently flipped house come to us with the question of if they still need a home inspection, considering that the house just underwent a renovation. Our answer was absolutely. We always...
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It never fails to happen: Mother Nature lulls us into a false sense of security with warmer weather, and then another hard freeze (32F or below) sneaks in. And it’s times like these that we forget to take those last protective measures to...
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A question we often receive is whether a house will pass or fail an inspection. A home inspection report is more like a snapshot of the functioning of a home, rather than a pass or fail grade. Unlike a vehicle inspection – where a car can...
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No, a home inspection is not the same as a code compliance inspection. Every city has its individual building codes that outline specifically how a home should be designed and built to the city’s minimum standards. Those minimum standards...
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Fact or Myth: If I Have an Appraisal, I Don’t Need an Inspection MYTH Home inspections and home appraisals are NOT the same. A comprehensive appraisal may seem at first glance to cover all of the items in a home inspection, but the function...
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Spring House Preparation Checklist One of the best things you can do to prepare your home for Spring is to have a licensed home inspector perform an annual maintenance inspection. These are affordable for your budget, and are a great way to find...
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Most central heating systems need to be replaced after 15 to 20 years. There are steps you can take to keep them in the best shape, and indications of possible issues that you should be aware of. Change your furnace filter regularly During...
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As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we wanted to share one of our favorite quotes. It is one that resonates with us because of our commitment to our customers. “Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You...
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Pun Contest Rules & Stuff You’ve seen our puns. You’ve loved our puns (maybe). Now you can be FEATURED in our puns! Use this form to enter. Send us your FAVORITE puns! Puns selected will be featured online, and you will be...
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One of the main functions of the exterior of your house – roof, walls, windows – is to protect the inside of your house from Mother Nature. Spring always brings rain showers and storms, so taking steps now to make sure that your home...
Read moreReverse your ceiling fan One easy way to make your energy use more efficient is to simply reverse your ceiling fan so that the blades turn clockwise in the winter. The reverse switch is usually located either on the base housing, or in some cases...
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Wishing you good times, good cheer, and a memorable new year. Happy New Year! Here’s some wisdom from my Pastor, Bob Pearle, about looking forward to the future: “We settle for good instead of striving for the best. God...
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