Dear All-Star: I am buying a house built in 1968 and I am concerned about the electrical system being up to today’s standards. What are the areas I should investigate?
We typically use more electrical devices today than we did back in 1968! What was considered large at 100 amps is today just adequate. As always your biggest concern should be safety. Do not open an electrical panel unless you ...
Choosing a residential home inspection company is an important part of many real estate transactions. Too many times the choice is left to the party with the least experience in choosing a company. As a Real Estate Agent it is your responsibility not only to help your client find the right home, but to guide them through the transaction.
Often times the home inspection can reveal issues that ...
This is a music video about Energy Auditing. The video was made by a group of Stanford grad students. Notice the blower door equipment....
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Fair question, how much should a home inspection cost? I think this question, if asked by potential buyers, is often not answered correctly by even the best home inspectors. The cost of a home inspection should be worth the time of an insured, qualified, and experienced building inspection professional with current knowledge of the many components of a house such as, roofing systems, plumbin ...
It seems that Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) are becoming very popular again. So far this year we have done 8 EEM Energy Ratings to help consumers comply with the FHA program. Buyers that have used the EEM option have been able to afford energy efficient upgrades in addition to the purchase of their homes. These upgrades include replacing drafty windows, adding insulation, replacing older ...
ENERGY TAX CREDITS
That big expensive home improvement project you've wanted to do may not be that expensive after all. Now through December 31st 2010, the Federal Government is offering tax credits on major household items such as furnaces, central air units, windows, hot water heaters etc. For most of the products mentioned the Federal Government is offering 30% back on each unit you pur ...
Customer Story of the Month
Last week, I was called by a customer in the rural area of
Since there is no licensing of home inspectors in
Myth: The inspection report is a seller’s repair list.
REALITY: The purpose of a home inspection is not to serve the seller with a repair list. The primary objective is to know what you are buying before you buy it. All homes have defects; it's not possible to acquire one that is perfect. What you want is a working knowledge of significant defects before you close escrow. The inspector’s role ...