Category Archives: deal killers

Collusion between real estate agents and home inspectors

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

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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Honest home inspector in Indianapolis calls it as he sees it

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

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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More Foreclosures = More Closed Up Houses = Lots More Mold: What Banks and Realtors Don’t Want to Talk About

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

It’s sort of the STD of this recession’s real estate foreclosure game. Embarrassing, smelly, uncomfortable at best, potentially hazardous if left untreated, and very often a dealbreaker if you are one of the few that tell the truth. Which is … Continue reading →

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16% of transactions tank in June, finger pointing going wild

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

One big industry of professionals Builders, inspectors, lenders, underwriters, lawyers, investors, title reps, appraisers, and of course agents, we are all part of the Real Estate industry. While we certainly aren’t required to like every person we come into contact … Continue reading →

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As Number Of Foreclosed Homes Grows, So Does Mold

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

July 13, 2011 from WKSU As huge numbers of foreclosed homes continue to work their way through the real estate pipeline, another problem is blossoming — mold. In most homes, as residents go in and out and the seasons change, … Continue reading →

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Bargain or bust? Buying a house as-is

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

By Marcie Geffner • Bankrate.com Many homes are sold “as-is” in this housing crisis. The as-is  strategy benefits sellers, but whether it means a good deal or a headache for  buyers is a more complicated question. Legally speaking, as-is encompasses … Continue reading →

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Got Termites?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Finding out if your home is infested can be harder than you think. By the time you spot the termites swarming in your house, it usually indicates a mature colony of termites might be in your house, munching away at … Continue reading →

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Code enforcement not a home inspector’s job

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

A recent series of telephone conversations with a previous client concerning building codes developed into an interesting topic of discussion that home inspectors have talked about for years. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2015288438_homefix11.html?syndication=rss

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The Older Home: Home inspectors check out common issues

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Homebuyers who fall in love with older homes need to make sure they are inspected by a professional to avoid any surprises. The Older Home: Home inspectors check out common issues.

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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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