by James Haugen | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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...
by James Haugen | Apr 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Let me first say that I want everyone to stay safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. I believe sheltering in place is an effective way to flatten the curve and think people need to take social distancing seriously. I do however understand that some...
by James Haugen | Mar 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
6 Reasons to Move to the Coulee Region If you’re reading this it’s probably because you’re considering a move to the coulee region. Whether it’s a new job bringing you here or you’re just looking for a change, the La Crosse area is a great place to live. ...
by James Haugen | Feb 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Top 6 Ways to have a Successful Home Inspection Preparing properly for a home inspection will lead to the best possible outcome for buyers and sellers. Here are 6 of the top ways to get the best results. 1. Tidy Up Home inspectors are human too. We know...
by James Haugen | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
6 New Years Resolutions For Homeowners Forget giving up carbs, cutting back on social media or joining a gym (especially if you know you won’t really follow through)! This year try resolutions that will keep your family safe and save you money. It might require a...
by James Haugen | Jan 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Part 8: Everything Else In this last blog of the series, I want to touch on just a few additional areas. Last but not least, the attic, crawl spaces and foundations can house potentially the most expensive fixes in the entire home. Attic While not my favorite...
by James Haugen | Dec 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Part 7: HVAC I know I indicated in part 6 of this series that part 7 would be a wrap up of everything else. Once I got into HVAC, I decided it warranted its own post. Although I’ve touched on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) in other parts of...
by James Haugen | Oct 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Part 6: The Basement Homeowners are often confused by basements in a real estate transaction. In this installment of common defects found in a Home Inspection, I will discuss the several types of basements and how each of them are inspected. I will also review...
by James Haugen | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Part 5: The Garage I’m sure most people think the Garage is an afterthought or less important part of the home inspection. It’s not! Garages have mechanical features that can be hazardous. They also store gas powered autos and equipment which can be a fire safety...
