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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Tag Archives: homeowner protection
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 →
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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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Home Maintenance Inspections Indianapolis Brownsburg Carmel Fishers Noblesville Indiana
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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Angie’s List: Home inspections not just for buying/selling WTHR 13
Most people take their car for regular maintenance but neglect to give their home the same care. Just like miles adding up on the car, the years can take a toll on your house. “One Angie’s List member decided after … 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
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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Foreclosures & Short Sales: Are You Buying a Money Pit?
By: Cindy Perman CNBC.com Staff Writer There are some great deals out there right now in the housing market — particularly with foreclosures and short sales — but let the buyer beware: You could be buying a money pit. A … Continue reading →
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Crawlspaces – To Vent or Not to Vent?
Vented crawlspaces have successfully been utilized for over 65 years. A relatively new option that homeowners have today is a non-vented, closed or sealed crawlspace which entails the sealing of your crawlspace by enclosing it with a vapor barrier and … Continue reading →
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Code enforcement not a home inspector’s job
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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Inspectors keep sellers honest, giving buyers peace of mind
Sometimes, the difference between buying a well constructed dream house and a nightmarish “money pit” is a thorough look-see by someone who knows what to find. http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/article_6aa2ef01-e2b6-5883-8ac4-f957d0d03253.html
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Revealing your home’s past to buyers protects you!
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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