Christmas and Your Home

Safety and Cost Savings Tips for the Holiday Season While I realize I should have written this blog a month ago, I hope it is still valuable in 2020 and for years to come.  Your Tree Artificial Trees Make sure you purchase one that is tested and labeled as fire...
Invisible Hazards: Unseen Problems in Your Home

Invisible Hazards: Unseen Problems in Your Home

How They Can Harm Your Home Inspection…or Worse – Your Family In a recent blog, I discussed the harm that radon gas can cause to your family.  Radon is just one of many unseen hazards that can harm your family and cause problems in a home inspection....

Do Contractor Matching Services REALLY Help You the Consumer?

Find Out the Truth about Home Advisor, Zillow & Angie’s List These days there are so many contractor matching services that claim to help you find a professional contractor or realtor. There is HomeLight, Angie’s List, Home Advisor, Zillow, Trulia, and the list...

10 Home Inspection Myths

Myth #1 – A Home inspection determines value A home inspection is not an appraisal and shouldn’t be confused with one. An appraisal determines the value of a home and a home inspection examines the condition of a home. If you are looking for a fair market value...

When Should I Schedule My Home Inspection?

    4 Reasons to Schedule Your Home Inspection ASAP   If you are buying a home and are wondering when you should schedule your home inspection, the answer is as soon as possible!  When you submit an offer to purchase a home, have an inspection...

Moisture Management

moisture intrusion can be the cause of building defects, as well as health ailments for the building’s occupants. Inspectors should have at least a basic understanding of how moisture may enter a building, and where problem areas commonly occur. Some common...