Category Archives: electrical system

Ungrounded Electrical Receptacles

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Grounding of electrical receptacles (which some laypeople refer to as  outlets) is an important safety feature that has been required in new  construction since 1962, as it minimizes the risk of electric shock and protects  electrical equipment from damage. Modern, … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Knob and Tube Wiring

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Knob-and-tube wiring was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1940s. Today the system is considered obsolete and a significant safety hazard. Surprisingly, many homes in the … Continue reading →

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Home Maintenance Inspections Indianapolis Brownsburg Carmel Fishers Noblesville Indiana

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

MC2 Home Inspections recommends that you receive a Home Maintenance Inspection every two to three years. For about the cost of a basic automotive tune-up, a Home Maintenance Inspection can help identify problems and damage in your home before they … Continue reading →

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The value of a home inspection for current homeowners

Posted on September 10, 2011 by
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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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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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Home inspector: Home inspections are not just for buyers

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

As a seller, it’s better to provide disclosure than waiting for disclosure to  happen to you. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110603/entlife/706039947/#

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