A Comprehensive Guide to Property Condition Assessments: What You Need to Know
What is a Property Condition Assessment? Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) are an important yet often overlooked element of real estate transactions. This comprehensive guide provides the information and resources you need to understand what a Property Condition Assessment entails, how it compares with other assessments, and when such an assessment is required in order to […]
How To Winterize Your House: 5 Simple Ways to Prepare for the Cold
Winterizing Your Home: A Guide The colder it gets outside, the more likely you are to start feeling cabin fever. And while indoor heat is convenient and makes us feel safe from the elements, it also keeps us from taking advantage of them. Keeping your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter […]
10 Tips to Make Your Home Winter Friendly
Winterize your home: Maintenance tips for a cozy season ahead. In home maintenance, we’re often so focused on keeping our lawn green and taking care of the exterior that we forget about all the little things that keep our houses running smoothly year-round. Smelly carpets? Check. Damp walls? Double check. But wait, there’s more! If […]
Manufactured Housing and Standards
Manufactured Homes The term “manufactured home” was adopted in 1980 by the the U.S. Congress to describe a type of house that is constructed in a factory to comply with a building code developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In the past, manufactured homes were called “mobile homes,” a term that […]
Landscape Shading
Landscape Shading One of the easiest ways to reduce solar heat gain and subsequent energy costs is as simple as planting a tree. The strategic placement of trees, known as landscape shading or tree shading, is a technique used to provide shade from the warm summer sun. Unobstructed solar heat can significantly increase indoor air temperature, […]
How Your Smart Home Can Help You Prepare for the Next Big Storm
Staying Safe in a Storm with Your Smart Home As high-tech as our modern homes have become, we’re still at the mercy of Mother Nature every time the next big storm rolls through. While there’s not much you can do to put a stop to strong winds, power outages, and flooding, the right smart home […]
House Numbers
House Numbers 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 chosen. These numbers are more important than you probably realize, […]
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. There are four types of […]
HomeBinder
HomeBinder A Free Personalized HomeBinder Account With Every Home Inspection NextDay Inspect offers a Premium Lifetime HomeBinder account with every home inspection. This online platform enables you to keep track of home maintenance and remind you of the things that need attention. It also helps you find qualified professionals for your home, and you can […]
Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections
Home Inspection Like the appraisal, the inspection is important because it gives an impartial evaluation of the home. While the appraisal determines the current value of the home, the inspection determines the current condition of the home. As the American Society of Home Inspectors puts it: “Home inspections are the opportunity to discover major defects that were not apparent at a buyer’s showing. […]