Category Archives: Investors

Finished Basements Can Hide Serious Defects

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

          Here at MC2 Home Inspections we have been noticing a very alarming trend over the last several years that needs to be brought into the light. It should come as no surprise that the vast majority of home … Continue reading →

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Buying Foreclosures Deal or no Deal?

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

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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Warning: Watch for Mold In Empty and Foreclosed Houses

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

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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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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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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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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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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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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