Five General mistakes of home buyers

1. Everyone has heard the cardinal rule of real estate: location, location, location. It holds true today as much as ever ... to obtain financing, unacceptible defects in property as revealed by the inspection, and any other ... are not tax deductible. 5. Be sure to have a qualified home inspector check the home for mold [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 09:59:34

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How to Do Low-Cost Mold Sample Collection and Mold Laboratory Identification of Mold Species

Although any mold in elevated levels indoors can cause severe health problems for mold-sensitive occupants, ... risks than others, according to Phillip Fry, Certified Mold Inspector and author of the book Mold ... mold species infesting their moldy home, apartment, or workplace. The accurate identification of mold [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 01:01:12

Is Your Dream Home Sick? Call a Halifax Home Inspector!

by Robert Harris As we become more aware of the health concerns that stem from environmental factors, ... home inspector has been trained specifically to uncover any potential dangers, including: MOLD AND MILDEW Mold is everywhere, be it inside or outside your home. Although some people aren’t bothered [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 13:19:22

Should I pay for a Home Inspection? What You May Not Know.

A Pittsburgh area home inspector gives his insight on home inspections. Questions, may be directed to Ed Lampl. (Article published with permission) ... problem, toxic mold or simply may be a result of a single incident. Consider using an inspector ... Consider a home inspection prior to purchasing a home, condominium or commercial property [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 19:11:28

Problems with Certain Promises During Escrow

by Hal James Buying and selling a home is complicated enough without raising legal issues. Still, the law is there for a reason ... , but then an issue comes up in an inspection. The parties usually orally agree to a solution only ... . After a month, you reach a deal with a buyer. A home inspector reports the presence of mold [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 13:21:11

Call a Halifax Home Inspector - Your Dream Home May Be Sick!

by Robert Harris Before you make an offer on that home of your dreams, ... . Engaging the services of a Halifax home inspection professional will put your mind at ease. They are well trained to spot any potentially harmful substances or materials, including: MOLD AND MILDEW No home [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 13:37:16

Is Your Dream Home Sick - Halifax Home Inspector To The Rescue!

by Robert Harris Before you make an offer on that home of your dreams, ... . Engaging the services of a Halifax home inspection professional will put your mind at ease. They are well trained to spot any potentially harmful substances or materials, including: MOLD AND MILDEW No home [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 13:07:23

Even drywall is made in China.

This is a scary story. Homeowners in Florida are having a battle with Lennar Homes concerning the use of drywall made in China ... of a white HVAC repair truck became a running joke in the neighborhood. Metal within their homes ... -based National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, wonders whether the Chinese drywall [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:51:00

Is this floor joist right?

Is this floor joist right? by Robert Runchey Today 09:35 AM ... Association of Home Inspectors Exterior Siding, Cladding, Stucco, Veneer, Windows, Doors ... and Safety: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection femto-TECH Mold, Radon, Lead [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 18:20:17

What Really Matters…

Hey Readers, I had an experience during a recent inspection that got me thinking about buyers’ expectations for their home inspection ... . For example, I am a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, and I use ... . A faucet leaking, that might lead to damaged flooring or future mold growth. 3. Safety hazards [more...]

Date: 2008-07-27 04:14:18

Do Not Pass Go Without an Inspection

Do Not Pass Go Without an Inspection By Kathy Tyson October 14th, 2008 Posted in Home Inspections, ... wood destroying organism” (aka termite) inspector found mold underneath due partly to the absence [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 21:22:00

Inspector’s Gadgets

Whenever someone puts in an offer on a resale home, ... Hydrometers Thermometers Mold Testers Protimeters Electrical Testers Gas Leak Detectors Air Velocity Meters ... toxins like mold. Tools that you and I probably don’t have lying around in our tool box. Here [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 19:11:44

Lundi

McVoocodins Congress Checks Conditions In New Orleans, ... . Flood victims waiting for FEMA trailers~Oakville, IOWA-- Inspectors say they found mold in nearly two ... New Orleans' Lakefront Mold found in 8 of 11 FEMA-provided mobile homes INDIANAPOLIS - A state [more...]

Date: 2008-07-19 03:26:26

Sell Your Home Fast - Preparing a House For Sale

From the home inspector’s point of view there is always a VERY different approach to the meaning of this title phrase than from the seller’s ... the sellers didn’t check the attic and crawlspace area, heavily contaminated with black mold. Don’ [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 02:40:17

The Silver Lining of the Foreclosure Crisis

It may be a bad time to own or sell, but it’s a great time to buy now that house prices are falling ... all over the place, missing fixtures and a galloping case of mold or termites. Don’t discount ... is genuinely a home that can be restored; the money you spend on a qualified inspector is more than worth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 22:30:42

Taos Real Estate Inspectors

First, it is important that you know that home inspection is not a licensed activity in New Mexico ... and mold presence if requested.  Septic function test only, no excavation.  Well inspection. Steve ... of certification associations, some are not.  Always ask if they have some type of Errors and Omissions Insurance [more...]

Date: 2008-08-31 14:03:58

ESA course and certification

Good Morning to all! Has anyone taken the ESA course for CMI and CMA and is it worth it? Mold issues have become very prevalent here and I feel additional education is necessary to keep up with other inspectors and the times. Thanks, Jim Murphy Antebellum Home Inspection, LLC. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 14:00:26

Home Inspectors - Beware Of Mold Lawsuits!

Home Inspectors - Beware Of Mold Lawsuits! Posted in October 30th, 2008 Category:Homes Let us start by saying that mold inspection is not an exact science and its detection can be quite tricky. Mold likes to play hide and seek. In this business one cannot assume [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 15:31:30

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