Looking for a Home Inspector in Bay Area? Here are 5 must ask questions before you decide.
Great article we found that covers exactly what every home buyer should be asking- 5 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Inspector The home inspection process is a key step to buying a home since often offers are contingent on its findings, so working with the right inspector is important. After all, you don’t want to buy a home only to find out the inspector missed the cracks in the foundation or an on-the-fritz furnace. “A lot of people want to buy the most expensive house they can afford and the best quality, but when they are hiring an inspector they try to cut costs,” says Bill Jacques,...
Read MoreNeed a home inspection? Make sure and hire a licensed home inspector! Problems are everywhere….
Challenger electrical panels: pros, cons and costs Challenger electrical panels are on fire! Really — check your panel today since it was popular in the ’80s and ’90s. They’ve since been discontinued. Challenger was a popular manufacturer of electrical panels and other electrical products during the ’80s and ’90s. Thousands of homes were equipped with Challenger electrical panels, but the brand was later discontinued once people realized that the panels were melting under normal conditions. A melted electrical panel can be incredibly dangerous, so many...
Read MoreLooking to buy a home during the holidays? We can help with your home inspection any time of the year!
What you need to know about buying a home during the holiday season. While you may assume it’s not an ideal time to be looking, there are some advantages to buying this time of year. If you’re house hunting over the holidays, you’re likely a serious buyer with an immediate need. Perhaps you have to relocate for a new job opportunity, or there’s been a change in your personal life? Regardless, while you may assume it’s not an ideal time to be looking — namely because there isn’t much to look at — there are some advantages to buying this time of year. Less competition Let’s start with the...
Read MoreBuying a For Sale by Owner house?? The Pros and Pitfalls
Found that perfect house but it’s for Sale by Owner??? Here is a great article that I found to help you understand what you may be getting into with those situations. Enjoy! For Sale by Owner: Pros and Pitfalls by Nick Gromicko When deciding how to go about the process of selling their homes, homeowners should carefully consider the pros and cons of hiring a real estate agent. While most sellers opt to hire an agent to assist them with the sale, a minority of them choose to sell it themselves. In 2006, these “for sale by owner” (or FSBO) sellers totaled 12% in 2006,...
Read MoreSelling your home? You may want to consider getting a seller’s home inspection.
This is an oldie but a goodie, had a friend recently sell their home and it opened up a can of worms. I decided to post this blog again for all you sellers out there! If you are selling a home, you’ll get the highest price in the shortest time, if your home is in top condition. And you want to find out about any hidden problems before your house goes on the market. Almost all sales contracts include the condition that the contract is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory inspection. This is known as the inspection contingency. Buyers will insist on a professional home inspection...
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