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Bathrooms without adequate ventilation develop problems. That’s preventable. For every bathroom, the best solution is a good bath fan. It’s the unsung hero that exhausts the moist air – and odors.The best news is that installing bath fans is not rocket science.  It’s...

Selling DIY.  FSBO? Every home buying or selling decision is a big decision, starting with big dollars.                 We get it.  We’ve been involved for decades. ...

Prices for good home inspections vary according to the work and services needed.  Still, the price differences are fairly small, particularly considering a home inspection is one of the best investments anyone buying (or selling) a home can make.  That’s why HUD...

1 – Finding Top Home Inspectors     “I got such a bad home inspection,” clients sometimes blurt out.We feel for them.  And it hurts our feelings.  We know how much help a good home inspection is, day-in and day-out.There is plenty of...

THE MOST IMPORTANT TAKEAWAY – READ THE ENTIRE REPORT                  First, read the whole report, not just the “Summary” or “Highlights.”  After-all, you paid for it!     ...

10 easy steps to prepare: Turn off alarms. Your agent should have the alarm code to be safe. Trips to re-inspect homes are not free.  Be sure all utilities are on. Water, electricity, and gas need to be working for the inspection.  Otherwise, the...

Preparing your home for an inspection is easy and it makes a difference.  Below are 9 easy steps. Turn off alarms. Your agent should have the alarm code to be safe.  Because, trips to re-inspect home are not free.Be sure all utilities are on. Water,...

A home heat pump can cut electricity use by as much as two-thirds – 66% — compared with traditional heating.               Replacing a traditional indoor heating system (furnaces, electric...

No one wants trouble in a home inspection.     So why do so many sellers invite it? There are 3 Simple Steps to Success in home inspections that every seller can use.      1.  Fix it; don’t hide it.      ...

Your Key Protection  Only a licensed home inspector can give you a written report on the condition of a home.  It will point out unsafe systems and components, and ones that are not working. The home inspector licensing board makes sure...

The federal government now has turned around and said everyone should wear facemasks.  That’s a switch.  We’ll hear lots more about it in the weeks ahead.               Yet the...