Delicious/mc2inspections- 'Healthy Homes' Aims To Identify Health Threats May 29, 2012D.C. health officials are visiting homes in the District to identify and eliminate health hazards.mc2inspections
- ISHM Educates Workers about Elevated Mold Levels and Health Risks May 29, 2012The Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM) addresses health and safety concerns due to workers exposed to elevated levels of mold.mc2inspections
- Widow Blames Black Mold in Death of Callaway City Mayor - WMBB News 13 - The Panhandle's News Leader May 29, 2012After spending just thirty three days in office his widow says that doctors determined his death was black mold.mc2inspections
- What You Need to Know About Home Inspections and Your Realtor, 12 Major Hidden Concerns May 29, 2012Buyers take precautions to protect your most precious investment when buying real estate, especially if you are single and a first time buyer.mc2inspections
- Asbestos makers falsely claim material safe, WHO says May 28, 2012Certain business operators are denying the widely known fact that all forms of asbestos are dangerous, claiming chrysotile, or white asbestos, is safe, the World Health Organization said.mc2inspections
- Termites The Silent Destroyers May 28, 2012Forget teenage boys, termites are what really could eat you out of house and home.mc2inspections
- 'Healthy Homes' Aims To Identify Health Threats May 29, 2012
- House Detective: Making the Most of Home Inspection
- New Home Inspector Feels His Oats April 5, 2012The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: In one of your articles, you said, “The essential purpose of home inspection is to disclose property defects.” If that is true, why don’t home inspectors use the top tools of the trade, such as thermal cameras, borescopes, and moisture meters? In my opinion, most home insp […]Barry Stone
- Sellers Refuse to Repair New Damage January 5, 2012The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: We are in escrow to buy a home. When we made our offer, there was an attractive concrete walkway in the front yard. Since then, the sellers hired a contractor to inspect the septic tank. The contractor had to cut out two sections of the walkway, but when he replaced the pieces, he set […]Barry Stone
- Home Inspector Minimized Major Problems August 28, 2011The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: When we bought our home, we hired a home inspector who was recommended by our real estate agent. The inspection report contained what appeared to be two minor disclosures: “minor lean to the home” and “some minor seepage in the basement during heavy rain.” The only recommendation was […]Barry Stone
- Buyers Dismayed By Unsigned Building Permit April 1, 2011The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: We bought our home about four months ago, and now have a big, undisclosed problem. The house is very old and was completely renovated; not by the person who sold us the property, but two owners previous to them. Our Realtor advised us to check for permits at the city hall, which we di […]Barry Stone
- Sellers Withhold Disclosure of Defects February 17, 2011The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: The home that I’m buying has been vacant for two years, and the sellers have not been truthful about its condition. Their disclosure statement says the furnace is in perfect working order, and they listed no other defects. Last week, I called the gas company to turn on the servi […]Barry Stone
- New Home Inspector Feels His Oats April 5, 2012
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Category Archives: consumer protection
Signs of a competent home inspector | Inman News
I don’t understand how a home inspector who is not an electrician can evaluate an electrical system; who is not a plumber can evaluate a plumbing system; who is not an HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) contractor can evaluate … Continue reading →
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Collusion between real estate agents and home inspectors
By Barry Stone 12/23/2011 Basically, there are two kinds of real estate agents: Advocates and hucksters. Advocates are the honorable standard bearers of a profession that is often unfairly maligned. Advocates are those who represent the best interests of their … Continue reading →
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Something To Consider Before Hiring A Home Inspector
Congratulations! You just made a purchase agreement on what you hope will be your dream home. Now you are in your five to ten day grace period where you are allowed to practice due diligence and you are now looking … Continue reading →
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Honest home inspector in Indianapolis calls it as he sees it
PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 29, 2011 – I don’t care too much for your report – You are too nitpicky – You are a deal killer – You scared my clients away from a perfectly good house – We … Continue reading →
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Buying Foreclosures Deal or no Deal?
Buyers and would-be investors often look to foreclosure sales to find real estate bargains. But newcomers to this market could find some unpleasant surprises if they go in blind. To get the best deal when buying foreclosures, all homes should … Continue reading →
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Gutters and Downspouts – Their Important Role
The kids are back in school and that means summer’s over in Indiana. Fall is here and soon we’ll be climbing up our roofs and cleaning out the gutters before the fall leaves begin their damage. But just how much … Continue reading →
Posted in attic insulation, consumer protection, defects, downspouts, drainage, flipped homes, gutters, gutters and downspouts, home buying indianapolis, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspectors, home maintenance, home maintenance, home maintenance inspection, home maintenance inspections, home owners, home repairs, home repairs, how to control moisture, ice damming, ice dams, indianapolis, indianapolis real estate, Insulation, mc2 home inspections, moisture management, Real Estate, real estate indianapolis, real estate inspection, roof inspection
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Tagged controlling moisture, drainage problems, gutter maintenance, gutters and downspouts, home inspection, home inspections, home inspector, home inspectors, home maintenance, home repairs, homeowner protection, ice damming, ice dams, indianapolis, indianapolis real estate, inspection services, mc2 home inspections, moisture management, mold inspection, roof drainage, roof problems
Dryer lint can be a serious fire hazard
When you think of serious hazards in your home, I bet this one doesn’t come to mind: lint. It’s not a hazard to health, like mold or asbestos, but it can light up fast, and can be a serious fire … Continue reading →
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Warning: Watch for Mold In Empty and Foreclosed Houses
Many people believe the banks have shown that they are not very good at managing money. Without the governments (we the taxpayers) help, many of them would be out of business and the high priced executives would be looking for … Continue reading →
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Hire a home inspector … and have peace of mind
Nearly everyone has heard horror stories of excited homeowners who have purchased their “dream home” only to discover they’ve invested in a money pit. That’s why, whether you are buying or selling a piece of property, home inspections are critical to … Continue reading →
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The value of a home inspection for current homeowners
Posted in angies list, bank owned properties, buying an older home, consumer protection, crawfordsville indiana, electrical inspection, electrical system, ethical home inspectors, foreclosure, foreclosures, foundation inspection, home buying, home buying indianapolis, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home owners, home repairs, home repairs, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, lafayette indiana, mc2 home inspections, mold inspections, mold testing, plumbing inspection, pre list inspection, pre-listing, property inspector, radon, radon gas, radon gas, radon testing, Real Estate, real estate indianapolis, real estate inspection, roof inspection, termite inspection
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