Home Inspection

InspectorPro Insurance Announces Premier Partnership to Advance Risk Management Education and Provide Better ...
Odessa American
Further, the availability of InspectorPro's pre-claims assistance, errors and omissions, and general liability programs will allow ASHI members to gain access to insurance and legal resources essential to safeguarding their home inspection businesses.

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The Oakland Press
When to put your home up for sale and other real estate tips
The Oakland Press
Second, what is the builder's track record for completion dates? Have you spoken to any past customers in the same complex? Normally, after accepting an offer on your home and going through the process of a home inspection, mortgage appraisal, title ...

Danbury News Times
Whoops! 4 Home-Buying Moves You May Not Realize You Have to Do
Danbury News Times
Buying a house takes time, patience, and careful planning. But because this process has so many moving parts, sometimes buyers miss crucial steps—and it can cost them big-time. To help clue you in to these oft-overlooked tasks, we asked real estate ...

Danbury News Times
Whoops! 4 Home-Buying Moves You May Not Realize You Have to Do
Danbury News Times
3. Preparing for the home inspection. Most home buyers make their purchase offer contingent on the results of a home inspection, a close examination of the property for defects by a professional home inspector. But to get the most out of your home ...

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Richmond.com
WOODY: In college football, patience is a virtue when facing a hurricane
Richmond.com
Why didn't you do a home inspection to find the problems before buying the house? Guess that wouldn't be good TV.) Like or hate yard work, you have to be prepared when hurricane warnings come, filled with dire consequences if you do not heed them.

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Charlotte Observer
How to prepare your house for Hurricane Florence: Tips from people who blow up houses
Charlotte Observer
On your home inspection, look for openings around windows and doors that need caulking. If you have low-lying basements or other living areas, roll up and remove area rugs. If possible, move basement washing machines and other appliances above the ...

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Cleveland Jewish News
Home dwellers should test for cancer-causing radon gas
Cleveland Jewish News
... foundation of the house can be in the $800 to $1,500 range. When going through the process of purchasing a new home and the subsequent home inspection, be sure to include a radon test as part of the information you need to make an informed decision.

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Reader's Digest
11 Home Inspection Red Flags You Can Actually Overlook (for Now)
Reader's Digest
When buying a home, the home inspection can be one of the most stress-inducing parts of the process. Will the inspection reveal major foundation flaws? What about a termite infestation? While some home inspection red flags should be dealt with before ...

Buyers should insist on going to home inspection
Palm Beach Post
Question: We made an offer to purchase our first home and followed your advice by making the offer contingent on the property first passing an inspection. The inspector is coming out next week, but says that he does not want us to be there because he ...

The Real Deal
Zillow settles on newest city for its homebuying program
The Real Deal
The program, known as Zillow Offers, allows homeowners looking to sell their houses to request a cash offer from Zillow to buy the property. If they accept the offer, the homeowner selects the closing date, and Zillow does a complimentary home ...
Atlanta Now an Active Zillow Offers MarketplaceRisMedia.com (press release)

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Boston.com
Fall House Hunt: Tips for making that winning offer
Boston.com
The home inspection contingency allows buyers to withdraw from the deal and recover their deposit if there is something wrong with the house. Waiving the contingency strengthens the offer, but leaves the buyer unprotected. There are clever ways to ...

The Bellingham Herald
Here's why buyers should insist on going to home inspections
The Bellingham Herald
REAL ESTATE TRIVIA: The nationwide average cost of a professional home inspection is $326, according to a survey by real estate website HomeAdvisor.com. But fees vary from one community to the next, with prices generally higher in areas where sales ...

Barry Stone, Garage door opener has no safety reverse
NewsOK.com
DEAR CLAIRE: Safety reverse for garage door openers is a vital lifesaving function that is routinely checked as part of a standard home inspection. Your inspector was right to test the device and to report it as defective and unsafe, but the nature of ...

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Crying foul over rental rules
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
However, the city will impose an additional $45 in fees for a home inspection and other costs. The regulations call for bed space for up to two people per bedroom and two more people per home or unit, providing the space allows for adequate egress, ...

Deferred maintenance can postpone sales
The Laconia Daily Sun
Be honest … is your home in need of some repairs? Because if you ever want or need to sell your property, the honest answer to that question may make the difference between sold and stuck. Appraisers and home inspectors sometimes use the term ...

Chicago Daily Herald
Why inspectors often avoid asbestos topic
Chicago Daily Herald
A. Most home inspectors do not check for asbestos-containing materials because environmental hazards are excluded from the standards of practice for the home inspection industry. In fact, most home inspection reports and contracts specifically disclaim ...

Fredericksburg.com
How should I prepare my home for fall drafts?
Fredericksburg.com
In the closing weeks of summer, you might not be thinking much about the chilly months to come. But right now is an excellent time to check your home for drafts and air loss, and to prepare your home for winter. You'll stay warmer and save energy in ...

The Boston Globe
Before making an offer on an older home, check this checklist
The Boston Globe
Looking for that vintage Victorian or your dream fixer-upper? Great! While it's always wise to get a professional home inspection — and that's especially true if you're buying an older home — this checklist can help you avoid some of the pricey ...

Ocean City Today
Ocean City Real Estate Tips: Always be present at the Home Inspection!
Ocean City Today
If the seller is unable to be present during the home inspection, it's important for us (the listing agent) to be present at the time of the home inspection. Typically, the buyers-agent and the buyers attend the home inspection. It's a great way for a ...
Are re-inspections necessary?Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Mint Hill Times
Inspections to consider during the Due Diligence process
Mint Hill Times
When you're ready to buy a home, you'll want to go through a full due diligence process. This process will include several inspections outside of the common home inspection. Here's a look at some of the inspections you should consider when going ...