Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections
Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider waiving those contingencies to stand out in the crowded market. But is that the best move? Buying a home is […]
What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?
What Separates a Home Inspection from an Appraisal? If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior […]
What to Expect from Your Home Inspection
What to Expect from Your Home Inspection You made an offer and it was accepted. Your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents often recommend you make your offer contingent upon a clean home inspection. This contingency allows you to renegotiate the price you offered for the home, ask the […]
How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost in Fredericksburg Virginia?
Fredericksburg Home Inspections Residential Home Inspectors in Fredericksburg that are Certified Professionals. Learn more When it comes to scheduling a home inspection, the cheapest fee is not always the best option. The home inspector’s job is to provide you the best defense against future defects that may cost you thousand in repairs and a lot […]
Gainesville: Outdoors meets Luxury
Located off of I-66, Gainesville, Virginia is a rapidly growing community that has retained its rural charm. Conway-Robinson State Forest Park is a 444-acre National Park that serves as a wildflower and wildlife sanctuary and it one of the largest tracts of undeveloped land owned by the state. Visitors can also enjoy a 5-mile hiking […]
Purcellville: No Shortage of Entertainment
Located along Harry Byrd Highway also known as Route 7, Purcellville, Virginia might give visitors small town feel, but there is no shortage of entertainment with its vast variety of wineries, restaurants, distilleries, antiques, and art. For those interested in wineries, Otium Cellars would be a good starting place. Their wines are based on German […]
Rockville: Rapidly Growing
As the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, Rockville is one of the most populated cities in Maryland. Less than an hour from Washington, D.C., Rockville’s Interstate I-270 corridor is home to a thriving biomedical and technology industry as well as several government institutions. Voted by Money magazine as the “#1 Best Place to Live” […]
Residential Home Inspections: Know The Details
What Are The Benefits of a Home Inspection? Buying a home is a significant investment. It’s essential to take the time to find a reputable and trustworthy home inspector before you close on a property. Ever been in a situation where you’ve had to call someone for help, or you’ve been in an accident? If […]
Residential Foundation Insulation
By InterNACHI Homes being constructed today are more energy-efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements in building products and techniques, as well as development of high-performance heating and cooling systems and other appliances. At InterNACHI, we believe that the benefits of foundation insulation are often overlooked. Heat […]
EMFs in the Home
Electromagnetic Fields by InterNACHI Can the electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) to which people are routinely exposed cause health effects? What are sources of EMFs, and when are they dangerous? An “electromagnetic field” is a broad term which includes electric fields generated by charged particles in motion, and radiated fields, such as TVs, radios, hair dryers […]