02202020 Most Common Issues This Week
This week the following significant issues were found 2 or more times: Gas leak Gas leaks at meter, water heater, or attic. Most were minor leaks. One was a new build. Another was where a new appliance had been installed. Roofing with missing or improperly installed...
HUD FHA VA Manufactured Home Foundation Certification
Did you know every federally backed loan for a manufactured house must have a separate certification inspection to indicate if they meet the HUD guidelines for a permanent and properly installed house to a foundation? Why am I talking about this? The housing market in...
Now Offering: WDI (Termite) and Pest Inspections
inspection Most of my customers also need to have their homes inspected for Wood Destroying Insects or Wood Destroying Organisms. So I invested in the training and licensing to add WDI or Termite Inspections so it would be easier for clients to arrange. This is...
Buyer Beware: DIY Remodeling and Flipping
Buyer Beware: DIY Remodeling and Flipping I grew up in a real estate family. My grandfather was a builder in Dallas. My father bought and remodeled hundreds of properties in Dallas and Houston. While others were playing with friends at the age of...
Is Your Home Safe? Part 3 Safety Hazards to Watch for Around the House
Is Your Home Safe? Part 3 Safety Hazards to Watch for Around the House Creating a safe environment where your family can grow and thrive is a top priority. Thankfully, though a number of serious safety hazards lurk around the average home, most of these concerns can...
Is Your Home Safe Part 4: 7 Easy-to-Follow Home Safety Tips
1. Don’t neglect safety housekeeping Safety housekeeping refers to keeping minor safety hazards at bay by maintaining basic safety practices. The following are good safety housekeeping measures. First things first, don’t keep clutter in front of doors, stairways or...
What Every Homeowner Should Do, But Most Do Not …and Why a Buyer Should Care
Home inspectors see a lot of issues. Some again and again. I know I do. Some every buyer should hear and act on. This is what I try and tell every buyer. Clothes Dryer Vents If you are buying a preowned house assume the dryer vent has never been cleaned. Then, have a...
Tips for Doing the Final Walk-Through Before Closing a Home
BY ELIZABETH WEINTRAUB Updated November 01, 2018 Final walk-throughs are not home inspections, even though it might seem that way. A final walkthrough isn't the time to begin negotiations with the seller to do repairs, nor is it a contingency of sale. A final...
Is Your Home Safe? Part 1 – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Fast Facts Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. ** Each year, carbon monoxide poisoning claims approximately...
Ten Tips to Speed Up Your Home Inspection
Speed up your home sale by preparing your home ahead of time using the following tips. Your home inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing. Confirm that that the water, electrical and gas services are turned on (including pilot lights). Make...