Home Inspection: Get It Done
When buying a home, you’ll probably do a walk-through numerous times before you give an offer to the homeowner. You’ll probably also have a friend or relative do a walk-through, too, to give you an idea of what kind of shape the house is in. Those walk-throughs are not a substitute for a close examination by a home inspector. “A professional home inspection is a methodical look...
Read MoreHome Inspection Nightmares
Home inspectors find the darnedest things: pipes that go nowhere, collections of dead rodents, makeshift repairs. This Old House has gathered a massive collection of the most horrific and odd discoveries imaginable. We’ll share a few of their finds with you regularly, starting with this first installment. You can find more at thisoldhouse.com. “How ingenious is this: To reduce the...
Read MoreHome inspections: Myths and facts
Here is another good article from Mother Nature Network. Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your report. MYTH: An appraisal is just as comprehensive as a home inspection; or, if I have a really good appraisal, it won’t be necessary to have a home inspection. FACT: Home inspections and home appraisals are NOT the same. As ridiculous as it sounds, some homeowners end up...
Read More10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Skip A Home Inspection
Here is good basic article on why you should not skip a home inspection from Investopedia. After your offer to buy a home enters into contract, the process of near-endless check writing begins. There are many necessary costs, such as realtor and lawyer fees, and the total of these expenses may have you looking for ways to save money elsewhere. You may be tempted to skip the home inspection and...
Read MoreWhy It’s Important You Get a Home Inspection
Here is an article I liked from “http://www.lawteryx.com/” Buying a home is stressful enough when everything is in order, why add to the uncertainty by skipping your home inspection? What looks like the dream deal on paper could easily turn into a nightmare if home buyers fail to get all the facts. Why Home Buyers May Skip Inspection The higher the sense of urgency related to a sale,...
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