Is It A Money Pit?

One of the MANY benefits of a home inspection is to get a disclosure of the “differed costs” involved with the home.  Nobody wants to buy a home that they have to put thousands of dollars into it right away…unless its a investment property to...

Is That a Deal Killer!?!

First off… I think its a generic scapegoat term used in times when the property isn’t up to par before listing the property!  The home inspector is not the one buying the home, they are providing the facts of the condition of the home and should not be...

Decoded…..”is this up to code?”

One of the most frequent questions I get asked during a home inspection is “is this home up to code?” This is a valid question that I expect from a concerned home buyer.  It really depends on when the home was built and what codes where put in place at the...

Can you put a price on peace…of mind?

Ever hear the term “you get what you pay for?” i’m sure you have.  This phrase holds true to most items and services including home inspections.  Most home inspectors are very close in price, there are the ones that are offering their services at a...

Are You Choosing The Right Home Inspector?

Buying a home?  It’s probably the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make.  This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection.  The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the value of the home being inspected. You have recently been crunching...

I’m Selling Not Buying Why Should I Get A Home Inspection?

I ask why wouldn’t you?  Eventually, your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first.  Having an inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways, such as: It allows you to see...