It’s a Covid Winter: 7 Ways to Have Safe Family 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...

What Is The Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

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...

Repairs to Make Before You Sell Your Home

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...

Repairs to Make Before You Sell Your Home

  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...

Top 5 Questions from First Time 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....

The Grandfather Clause

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...

How to Safely Buy or Sell a Home During Coronavirus

  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...

Thinking About Moving to the La Crosse Area?

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. ...

How To Prepare For a Home Inspection

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...