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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 Tracy who wanted to know about our energy auditing services.   He complained that he was spending over $700.00 a month for PG&E utilities and that the heating and cooling of his house were the main cause of his high energy bills.  He told me that didn’t want to spend $20,000.00 to upgrade his HVAC system, ...

How to schedule a Home Inspection Since there is no licensing of home inspectors in California, it is imperative that real estate service providers recommend a qualified professional. The following tips can help: Offer several qualified references to buyers. Ask the inspector for a sample of past inspection reports — most professional inspectors provide a detailed report offering a comp ...

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 ...