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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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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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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Home inspectors ethics put to the test | Inman News
You might be very surprised to hear that this is a very common issue in the real estate industry. Personally it sickens my stomach. Does it upset you too? It should! How can it change? Write your congressman and representatives … Continue reading →
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Pay to play home inspectors are unethical
Something to ponder before using your real estate agents “preferred home inspector”. Ok, so I have been in the real estate industry for a while now, and as an ethical home inspector I have seen a lot of things in … Continue reading →
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