Category: Home Inspection

Home buyers like you may be surprised to know that the examination of furnace heat exchangers is not included in a regular house inspection. You may also be frustrated to know that the reason for the exclusion is the prevalence of frivolous suits in the country. The house inspection industry has chosen to protect house […]

Foreclosure homes provide price opportunities for buyers, but they can also become pits that swallow buyers’ savings if they are purchased without professional house inspection. House inspection would show defects undetected by the prospective home buyer and would help determine if the asking price is reasonable. Bill Richardson, president of the 6,000-member 80-chapter American Society […]

Whatever your reasons for obtaining a home inspection, there are several things that you need to check and do to pass the home inspection. If you are obtaining a home inspection for loan refinancing, home equity loan or for listing because you are selling your house, you need to do the following so that your […]

Both home buyers and house inspectors would benefit from the home inspection provision of the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, which is expected to get priority treatment from the House this year. The home inspection has been lauded by the American Society of Home Inspectors, praising the House Financial Services Committee and Representative Nydia […]

In an ironic way, the glut of foreclosed homes has presented opportunities for many Americans to buy homes at affordable prices and in many instances, at prices so low even those who have saved just enough can buy a home. But prospective home buyers must conduct a home inspection before they buy foreclosed homes to […]

Buying foreclosure properties at pre foreclosure or foreclosure auctions carry lots of risks because most of the foreclosed homes sold are not inspected prior to the sale. That is why a house inspection is a must to reduce your risk of making an expensive investment mistake. Any veteran foreclosure investor and homebuyer would advise you […]

You can get good offers from prospective buyers if your house is in good condition and if it passes the house inspection conducted by the buyers’ home inspectors. You can either hire a professional house inspector to conduct your own house inspection or you can conduct the house inspection yourself. If you feel you have […]

In typical house inspections, attics are not usually the main focus. A professional conducting a home inspection usually focuses on major parts or systems of the house, such as the structure, foundation, electrical and heating systems. If you are a prospective homebuyer, make sure that your home inspection includes thorough inspection of the attic. The […]

Many homeowners choose springtime to conduct their yearly house inspection. The general conditions of surroundings and the weather during springtime combine to give homeowners a perfect time to inspect the interiors and exteriors of their homes. For most cases of annual house inspection, you do not need to hire a professional house inspector. Hire only […]