At one of our recent home inspections in Fort Worth, the buyer asked if a stain on the ceiling in the garage was a concern. The short answer is … maybe, or maybe not. Ceiling stains commonly occur when something above leaks. This could be the roof, the HVAC, plumbing, tubs and showers (especially old […]
One of the questions we get most often from homebuyers in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex who are looking to purchase a home is whether asbestos testing is a regular part of a home inspection. Testing for asbestos would actually require taking a sample – and that means cutting into walls, floors, roof, or other areas […]
No single home inspection is going to cover everything in your new home. There are a certain set of requirements to what a basic home inspection checks, and some types of inspections may require a specialist. Some items that usually are not included in a routine home inspection, and may require a specialized inspection, include: […]
Speed up your home sale by preparing your home ahead of time using the following tips from our friends at InterNACHI. Your home inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing. Confirm that that the water, electrical and gas services are turned on (including pilot lights). Make sure your pets won’t hinder your […]
Over time, virtually all homes will develop cracks that are cosmetic in nature and do not necessarily mean there’s a larger problem occurring. It’s pretty common for houses to settle over time, and when that happens you will find small cracks. But some cracks, especially those wider than 1/8-inch, may signal structural issues. For cracks […]
One of the most common upgrades made to homes in 2020 may have been adding a bidet, in response to the shortage of toilet paper that was temporarily experienced. There are two types of bidets – the traditional standalone option that is more common in larger restrooms that can hold both a toilet and separate […]
1. Thinking you can’t afford it. Many people who once thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own homes. Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make, and one of the best investments. In fact, most […]
No single home inspection is going to cover everything in your home. There are a certain set of requirements to what a basic home inspection entails, and inspections for some specific items related to your home may require a specialist. First, it’s important to understand that some very common areas of a home are not […]
As a home buyer, after your home inspection there may be repairs that you want to negotiate for completion by the seller. Click the image below to download our infographic on tips for negotiating these home repairs.
The start of Fall in DFW is also the start of many home maintenance chores to get ready for Winter and the holidays. Many of these chores – such as cleaning the gutters or installing Christmas lights – include the use of ladders. We want you to do these things safely! Ladder Safety Tips Use […]