by James Haugen | Jan 9, 2021 | Do I need an Inspection?, Home Buyers, How to Pick an Inspector?
Buying a home can be an amazing but also a stressful experience for people. You find the home of your dreams but then there are so many issues to contend with. You may have to compete with other buyers, deal with negotiations on price or other issues like...
by James Haugen | Dec 21, 2020 | Home Safety, Just For Fun, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized
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...
by James Haugen | Dec 9, 2020 | Problem areas in homes
There are many issues that can be uncovered during a home inspection. This is a list of the most common issues found in 2020. Most of these are simple maintenance issues that can be fixed with a little handyman work and a small investment. If you aren’t a...
by James Haugen | Nov 25, 2020 | Just For Fun
With Covid cases increasing all over the country, families worry about keeping kids active and happy during the long winter months. Here are 7 ways to keep your family safe and happy this winter. 1) Cross Country Skiing or Snowshoeing- These winter sports can...
by James Haugen | Nov 12, 2020 | Home Sellers
Are you thinking about selling your home this winter or even next spring? Here are some ways you can prepare your home for sale and save money too. Get a Free Home Audit – Many local utility companies will provide a free or cheap home energy audit. It is...
by James Haugen | Aug 29, 2020 | Do I need an Inspection?
If you are buying a home for the first time, you may think an appraisal and a home inspection are the same thing. They aren’t. They are both important factors in the home buying process but are completely separate even though they have some similar features. Here are...
by James Haugen | Aug 5, 2020 | Home Sellers
Part 2: The Exterior I recently did a blog on the Repairs to Make Before You Sell Your Home: The Interior. Now I would like to discuss the exterior repairs homeowners should consider. Remember, repairs taken care of before the home inspection save the homeowner...
by James Haugen | Jun 30, 2020 | Home Sellers
Part 1: The Interior Homeowners that are thinking about selling obviously want to maximize their profit. Some tackle large remodel projects looking for a huge return on investment. While buyers love a new kitchen, other unattended issues can tank the sale of...
by James Haugen | Jun 4, 2020 | Home Buyers
Buying a new home can be a fun but stressful experience. It can be especially difficult for first time homebuyers if they don’t know how to navigate the process. Here are 5 of the top questions that first time home buyers have about home inspections....
by James Haugen | May 7, 2020 | Special Types of Inspections
Just because It’s Grandfathered ……Doesn’t Make it Safe In this blog I’m going to discuss the Grandfather Clause, how it applies to your home inspection and why it doesn’t necessarily equal safety. The grandfather clause has been around for a long time and...
