NextDay Inspect Blog
Welcome to the NextDay Inspect blog, your go-to resource for insightful tips, industry updates, and expert advice on all things home and property inspections!
Whether you’re a homeowner, buyer, seller, or real estate professional, we’re here to provide valuable information to help you make informed decisions. From maintenance tips to inspection checklists and the latest trends in the industry, our blog is designed to educate, empower, and simplify the inspection process for you. Explore our articles and let us guide you every step of the way!
House Numbers
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Ever wonder about your house number? Often, the previous owner installed the number and the new owner never had to think about it, leaving them clueless as to why it was placed where it is or why a particular color or size was...
Home Insurance Tips
Why You Need Homeowner’s InsuranceThe largest, single investment most consumers make is in their homes. The consumer can protect their home, possessions, and liability with a homeowner’s insurance policy. The homeowner’s insurance policy is a package policy that combines more than one type of insurance coverage in a single policy...
Home Inspection Reports: What to Expect
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Influenced by the changes in the economic and legal environments over the past 30 years, home inspection reports have changed to accommodate increased consumer expectations, and to provide more extensive information and protection to both inspectors and their clients. Development of Standards ...
Three Deadly Mistakes Every Home Buyer Should Avoid
Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can’t afford it. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own homes. Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. In fact, most...
Hire a Certified Healthy Homes Inspector
by Nick Gromicko, CMI®, Ben Gromicko, and Kate Tarasenko People in the U.S. spend about 70% of their lives inside their home, and almost 20% in a school or other commercial building. These numbers suggest that the condition of the home is a primary factor in a person’s overall health...
Upper Marlboro: Urban Rurality
Located outside the Beltway, Upper Marlboro, Maryland is located 40 minutes outside of Washington, D.C., via Route 4. As the county seat of Prince Georges County, Maryland the Town of Upper Marlboro houses the historic Prince George’s County Courthouse (established in 1721), the County Administration Building, and the area school...
Washington, D.C. Our Nation’s Capital
Learn About Washington, DC Housing Washington, DC is a lively and cultured place to live. Read here about the many housing options available in the Washington, DC area. In addition to being the Nation’s Capital, Washington, D.C. is a lively, cultured place to live. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly...
Vienna VA: A Historical Location
Learn More About the Historic Neighborhoods of Vienna, Virginia Originally established in 1754 under the name Ayr Hill (later known as Phelps in the 1850s), Vienna’s first settler was a prominent soldier and land owner by the name of Colonel Charles Broadwater. The name of the town was later changed...
Bristow: 19th Century Charm with 21st Century Amenities
Learn About Bristow, Virginia’s Modern Communities With a Rural Feel Approximately 30 miles from Washington, D.C. Bristow, Virginia is a sizeable community within a rural backdrop; allowing plenty of room for outdoor recreation, including the historic Bristow Station Battlefield Heritage Park, Broad Run Golf and Practice Facility, Bristow Manor Golf...