5 Things Your Home Inspector Will Be Looking For
Home buying can be an exciting process, but it also comes with a lot of worries and fears. That being said, if you’re reading this article, then you probably know that there’s no reason to worry. You know that your home is in good hands because you’ve taken the time to find a reliable home […]
Foundation Inspection Tips: How To Inspect Your Foundation
Every home has a foundation, and in most cases, it’s the most exposed part of the property. Because of that, it’s imperative to inspect your foundation every six months (or as needed) in order to keep it in good condition. With regular inspection comes a whole host of benefits for the home and its occupants. […]
What to Expect During a Home Inspection
Before you put down a deposit on that dream home, you’ll want to know it’s going to be everything you expected. And if the house isn’t up to snuff, you might need to get out of that contract ASAP. That’s where a home inspection comes in handy — it gives potential buyers peace of mind […]
5 Tips For Choosing A Residential Home Inspection Company
What to Look for in a Residential Home Inspection Company Whether you’re buying your first home or your tenth, a residential home inspection is an investment. When you’re spending hundreds of dollars on an inspection and contracting company, it’s important to choose the right company.If you’re buying a house for the first time or investing […]
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 Prior to the mid-1970s, inspection […]
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 homeowners would be broke at […]
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. If your home has problems, […]
What to Expect When Home Inspecting
So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. More often than not, your agent may have made your offer contingent on a clean home inspection. This contingency allows you to renegotiate the price paid for the home, ask the sellers to cover […]
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 […]