Monthly Archives: May 2011

Inspectors keep sellers honest, giving buyers peace of mind

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Sometimes, the difference between buying a well constructed dream house and a nightmarish “money pit” is a thorough look-see by someone who knows what to find. http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/article_6aa2ef01-e2b6-5883-8ac4-f957d0d03253.html

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Revealing your home’s past to buyers protects you!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

There’s a difference between enhancing your home’s appeal and misrepresenting its condition. That’s why you’re required by law, as a seller, to disclose many aspects of your home’s current and past condition. http://www.blanconews.com/news/100533/#share

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Foreclosure Shopping: What to Look for

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Eye-opening ridealong with a home inspector reveals that there are often lots of hidden problems with those foreclosed homes. http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/housing_market/foreclosure-shopping-what-to-look-for-5-23-2011

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Why Hire an InterNACHI Home Inspector?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

There are several home inspection organizations out there and many pretty much serve a common purpose and that is to provide potential home buyers with peace of mind that the inspector they ultimately choose is held to a high degree … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Skip A Home Inspection

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

After your offer to buy a home enters into contract, the process of near-endless check writing begins. There are many necessary costs, such as realtor and lawyer fees, and the total of these expenses may have you looking for ways … Continue reading →

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House-Hunting? Don’t Buy Until You Read This

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Don’t let the warmer weather and those heightened senses of sight, smell and feel that come with spring cloud your judgment. http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/05/18/house-hunting-dont-buy-read/#

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How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

Getting rid of carpenter ants can be one of two things: incredibly simple or incredibly difficult. http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-carpenter-ants.htm

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Extreme Mold Forces Family Out of their Home

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

The black mold is so bad inside one metro rental home that a mom and her five kids are moving out after a mold expert said the levels are the second highest he’s ever found. Extreme Mold Forces Family Out … Continue reading →

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Buyer Beware: Understand ‘as is’ when buying a foreclosed home – Real Estate – Modbee.com

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

When it comes to the housing market for foreclosures, buyer beware. Buyer Beware: Understand ‘as is’ when buying a foreclosed home – Real Estate – Modbee.com.

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Why Bleach Does Not Kill Mold

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

1) The object to killing mold is to kill its “roots” (hyphal fragments). Mold remediation involves the need to penetrate and disinfect porous surfaces such as concrete, wood and cellulose based building materials. Chlorine bleach should not be used in … Continue reading →

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