Category: Home Inspection

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was used in millions of building and construction applications throughout the 20th century. Asbestos was praised for its heat resistance, strength, flexibility and insulating properties. Asbestos is still regarded as one of the most hazardous building materials. The path to purchasing a new home is an investment of a […]

Before a potential buyer conducts a home inspection of your property, you have to make sure that the property is well-prepared. Any problem found on your home can be used as a means to slash some amount off the selling price and you would not want that. Your property must be in good form in […]

When buying a property, getting a home inspection is one of the first decisions to make. How do you know if you should or should not hire a home inspector? Having your prospect property inspected can definitely relieve you of a lot of stress. During inspection, you get the chance to know about the condition […]

Not all buyers of new homes are aware that their contract contains a home inspection clause. It would be to your advantage and benefit if you use this inspection clause and hire professional home inspectors during the home building and after the house is completed. Now, why should you hire a home inspector when the […]

After a long search, you found the house that you would like to buy. The next step would be to hire home inspectors to make sure that you are getting a good deal on the property that you would like to buy. A home inspection report is important so that you will know about the […]

An increasing number of homebuyers are opting not to include home inspection contingency in their contract to buy a property. They choose to waive their right for a home inspection contingency to allow them to have the upper hand in multiple offer situations. Meanwhile, it would be favorable on sellers, especially of foreclosed homes, that […]

Most home inspection reports showed that majority of structural problems and material defects, especially in foreclosed homes, are quite routine in nature. That is why homebuyers, especially first timers, should hire a home inspector who has several number of years in the home inspection business. He should also try to learn by asking around if […]

You have bought a foreclosed home for investment and plan to sell it for a profit. And since it is your first venture into the real estate business, you want to speed up the sale of the property. One thing that will ensure a speedy sale is to avail of home inspection services. You can […]

A home inspection is important to potential homebuyers especially when purchasing foreclosed properties. This is because they are always offered as is, including damage and defects. Buying a home, without availing of home inspection services, means that you accept the house’s condition – damage and all – and will assume the liability and risks. However, […]

Just like a physical examination by a doctor is needed as part of pre-employment requirements, a home inspection performed by duly certified home inspectors is required before selling or purchasing a home. Just as the results of a physical and medical exam can determine if the applicant is fit to perform the job requirements, a […]