by James Haugen | Aug 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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 | 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...
