New Construction — Brand New Properties
These are commonly referred to as “New Construction”. Typically you will be purchasing directly from the builder/developer. Occasionally, the builder will have a professional Realtor market and list the properties and they will serve to accept your offer to purchase, complete the contract and related paperwork, and facilitate the transaction on behalf of you and the builder/developer....
Read MoreWho Pays for the Home Inspection?
The home inspection is the responsibility of the buyer. It’s well worth the money, especially if you’re buying an older home. However, you strongly should consider paying for a home inspection for a new home. Of course, you may love and trust your builder, but they make mistakes too. Keep in mind all new homes are generally insured for a year, but how do you know what to ask to be fixed...
Read MoreA Professional Home Inspection Is Needed Regardless Of Market Conditions
“It is a grave error to allow anyone to advice against an inspection, regardless of market circumstances,” says the California Real Estate Inspection Association, a professional association with over 850 real estate inspectors. “Every home has undisclosed or unrevealed defects awaiting discovery by a qualified home inspector. These can include mere functional problems, such as faulty...
Read MoreWarning Buyers to Have Foreclosure Home Inspected Diligently
The American Society of Home Inspectors warn buyers that having a foreclosure home inspected diligently is as important as inspecting a home where the occupant home owner is available – maybe more so. Seller is required to disclose all known significant defects. But, if a foreclosure home is owned by the bank, the bank has never lived in the property, so it is not likely there will be very much...
Read MoreThe Value Of A Home Inspection In A Competitive Market
The California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) cautions homebuyers and homeowners to not allow any party in the real estate transaction to advice against a professional home inspection because of market conditions. It is a grave error for anyone to advice against an inspection. Every home has concealed or unknown defects awaiting discovery by a qualified home inspector. These might...
Read MoreHome Inspection or Appraisal: What’s the Difference?
ASHI Sets the Record Straight for Homeowners and Buyers A home inspection is not the same as an appraisal What’s covered in a home inspection report Inspections can save time and money whether moving or staying The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) educates homeowners and buyers alike that while both an appraisal and an inspection are vital, they are different and neither should...
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