22 August 2011 ~ 0 Comments

What to Expect During the Final Walk-Through

Final Walkthrough

Sometimes, home buying can be like a roller coaster ride. You never know what dips and turns are around the next corner. To help take the guess-work out of the process, here’s a examination of what to expect during the final walk-through. While the final walk-through is not a home inspection, it does allow the [...]

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13 August 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Radon Testing

RadonTestUnit

You can’t smell it, you can’t see it and you can’t taste it, but it may be a big problem in your home. It’s radon and it causes thousands of deaths each year. Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, water and rock and it gets into the air we breathe. If [...]

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28 June 2010 ~ 0 Comments

The Necessity of a Termite Inspection

termite damage

It’s amazing that something that’s less than the size of a pencil eraser can wreak so much havoc when buying or selling a home. Termites are those subterranean teeny tiny bugs that feed on cellulose in wood. The little devils live underground where they have access to moisture and gain entry into your home by [...]

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31 May 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Do You Need a Home Inspection?

Problems a home inspector can detect

With the state of the real estate market today, there are some real opportunities for buyers. With these bargains, it’s tempting to overlook important details, like a home inspection, in order to jump on a deal. While it may seem expensive or tedious, a thorough home inspection can offer insight into the property. A buyer [...]

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