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
-
Tag Archives: indianapolis indiana
Test your home for an invisible threat during Radon Action Week
Health agencies throughout the United States have joined forces to promote awareness of the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers: radon gas. Oct. 17-24 is Federal Radon Action Week. Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odorless radioactive gas. … Continue reading →
Posted in indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indoor air, Indoor air quality, mc2 home inspections, radon, radon, radon gas, radon gas, radon testing, radon testing
|
Tagged health hazards, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indoor air, indoor air quality, mc2 home inspections, radioactive gas, radon, radon action week, radon gas, radon testers, radon testing
Buying Foreclosures Deal or no Deal?
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 →
Posted in bank owned properties, buying an older home, consumer protection, defects, flipped homes, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buying, home buying indianapolis, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home maintenance, home repairs, home repairs, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, investment properties, Investors, mc2 home inspections, money pit, property inspector, Real Estate, real estate indianapolis, real estate inspection, sellers disclosure statement
|
Tagged bank owned properties, common defects, consumer protection, flipped homes, foreclosed, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buyers, home buying, home inspection, home inspections, home inspector, home inspectors, home maintenance, home repairs, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, inspection, inspection services, inspections, inspector, investment properties, mc2 home inspections, sellers disclosure statement
Warning: Watch for Mold In Empty and Foreclosed Houses
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 →
Posted in allergies, bank owned properties, black mold, buying an older home, consumer protection, defects, flipped homes, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buying, home buying indianapolis, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, how to control moisture, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, indoor air, Indoor air quality, indoor allergens, investment properties, Investors, mc2 home inspections, moisture management, Mold, mold inspections, mold testing, money pit, property inspector, Real Estate, real estate indianapolis, real estate inspection, toxic mold
|
Tagged bank owned properties, black mold, common defects, consumer protection, controlling moisture, flipped homes, foreclosed, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buyers, home buying, home inspection, home inspections, home inspector, home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, indoor air, indoor air quality, inspection services, investment properties, mc2 home inspections, mold inspection, mold inspections, mold testing, toxic mold
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 →
Posted in black mold, defects, electrical inspection, electrical system, ethical home inspectors, foundation inspection, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home maintenance, home maintenance inspection, home maintenance inspections, home owners, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, indoor air, Indoor air quality, mc2 home inspections, Mold, mold inspections, mold testing, pest control, plumbing inspection, property inspector, radon, radon, radon gas, radon gas, radon testing, radon testing, Real Estate, real estate inspection, roof inspection, termite inspection, termites
|
Tagged home inspection, home inspectors, home maintenance, home maintenance inspection, home maintenance inspections, home repairs, homeowner protection, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, inspection, inspection services, mc2 home inspections, mold inspection, mold testing, radon, radon gas, radon testing
Hire a home inspector … and have peace of mind
Nearly everyone has heard horror stories of excited homeowners who have purchased their “dream home” only to discover they’ve invested in a money pit. That’s why, whether you are buying or selling a piece of property, home inspections are critical to … Continue reading →
Posted in angies list, bank owned properties, buying an older home, consumer protection, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buying, home buying indianapolis, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home owners, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, mc2 home inspections, pre list, pre list inspection, pre-listing, property inspector, Real Estate, real estate indianapolis, real estate inspection, sellers disclosure statement
|
Tagged bank owned properties, consumer protection, foreclosed, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buyers, home buying, home inspection, home inspector, home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, inspection services, mc2 home inspections, sellers disclosure statement
Home inspections, a maintenance tool for any homeowner
Posted in angies list, home buying, home buying indianapolis, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, mc2 home inspections, property inspector, Real Estate, real estate indianapolis, real estate inspection
|
Tagged angies list, home buyers, home buying, home inspection, home inspections, home inspector, home inspectors, home maintenance, home repairs, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, mc2 home inspections
The value of a home inspection for current homeowners
Posted in angies list, bank owned properties, buying an older home, consumer protection, crawfordsville indiana, electrical inspection, electrical system, ethical home inspectors, foreclosure, foreclosures, foundation inspection, home buying, home buying indianapolis, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home owners, home repairs, home repairs, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, lafayette indiana, mc2 home inspections, mold inspections, mold testing, plumbing inspection, pre list inspection, pre-listing, property inspector, radon, radon gas, radon gas, radon testing, Real Estate, real estate indianapolis, real estate inspection, roof inspection, termite inspection
|
Tagged angies list, bank owned properties, common defects, consumer protection, flipped homes, foreclosed, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buyers, home buying, home inspection, home inspections, home inspector, home inspectors, home maintenance, home repairs, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, inspection, inspection services, inspections, inspector, mc2 home inspections, mold inspections, sellers disclosure statement
September is National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month
What is the purpose of National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month? The purpose of National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month is to inform, educate, and raise awareness about the adverse health effects due to exposure of indoor molds and mycotoxins. … Continue reading →
Posted in allergies, black mold, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, indoor air, Indoor air quality, indoor allergens, mc2 home inspections, moisture management, Mold, mold inspections, mold testing, property inspector, real estate inspection, toxic mold
|
Tagged controlling moisture, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, indoor air, indoor air quality, mc2 home inspections, moisture management, mold, mold inspection, mold inspections, mold testing, toxic mold
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 →
Posted in bank owned properties, buying an older home, consumer protection, crawfordsville indiana, defects, electrical inspection, flipped homes, foreclosure, foreclosures, foundation inspection, home buying, home buying indianapolis, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home owners, home repairs, home repairs, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, investment properties, lafayette indiana, mc2 home inspections, money pit, plumbing inspection, pre list, pre list inspection, pre-listing, property inspector, Real Estate, real estate indianapolis, real estate inspection, roof inspection, sellers disclosure statement
|
Tagged bank owned properties, common defects, consumer protection, flipped homes, foreclosed, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buyers, home buying, home inspection, home inspections, home inspector, home inspectors, home maintenance, home repairs, homeowner protection, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, inspection, inspection services, inspections, inspector, mc2 home inspections, property inspector, real estate indianapolis, real estate inspection, sellers disclosure statement
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 →
Posted in allergies, bank owned properties, black mold, buying an older home, consumer protection, crawfordsville indiana, deal killers, defects, ethical home inspectors, flipped homes, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buying, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home owners, home repairs, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, indoor air, Indoor air quality, indoor allergens, investment properties, mc2 home inspections, Mold, mold inspections, mold testing, money pit, Real Estate, toxic mold
|
Tagged bank owned properties, black mold, common defects, consumer protection, flipped homes, foreclosed, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buyers, home buying, home inspection, home inspections, home inspector, home inspectors, home maintenance, home repairs, homeowner protection, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, indoor air, indoor air quality, inspection, inspection services, inspections, inspector, mc2 home inspections, mold, mold inspection, mold inspections, mold testing, toxic mold
