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Home Inspection and the Facts

December 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Eric Badgely asked:
While a home inspector looks for significant issues and deficiencies, another part of the job consists of providing basic factual information to the client. Often, this factual information, when put in perspective, provides valuable insight into the condition of the home.
A home inspector provides facts to the client. Sometimes these facts [...]

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Scottsdale, Arizona Real Estate Home Buying

December 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Nick McConnell asked:
When purchasing a home in Arizona, there are several factors to consider. The first thing you want to do when purchasing a home in Arizona is to get pre-qualified for a loan so that you know your price range. You will want to analyze your finances and determine how much you can [...]

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The Reality of Home Inspections

December 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Robert Nachman asked:
Home inspections are one of the most necessary steps in the purchase of any home, new or old. as a home is a major purchase, likely the most major purchase, and the most expensive purchase you will ever make, it only makes sense to ensure that you are getting what you paid [...]

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Home Inspectors

December 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Patricia Johnson asked:
Are you looking to purchase or sell a property? If you are, then you definitely need the services that only a home inspector can provide.
Buying or selling a home is perhaps the single most important financial decision you will ever have to make in your life, so it’s best that when [...]

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Real Estate 101: Choosing the Right Home Inspector

December 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Eric Bramlett asked:
After you have found the home that seems to be the one that you want to purchase, it is time to get a home inspection completed. You can enlist in the services of your Realtor to help you find a great inspector, but you should not rely entirely upon your Realtor [...]

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Commercial Real Estate Inspection vs. Home Inspection

December 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Bob Pace asked:
What is the difference between a Commercial Real Estate Inspection and a Home Inspection?
To answer this question it’s best to look at why the deal is being done in the first place.
A home purchase deals to a large degree on emotion. Things like, “I love the house”, “what a beautiful kitchen”, “great [...]

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Problems for a Home Inspector

December 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Eric Badgely asked:
A home inspection, because it is a visual inspection by a trained professional, has a certain number of built in limitations. An inspector cannot see into walls. However, when the utilities at a home have been shutoff, such as water, gas and electricity, that imposes limitations on the inspection and that severely [...]

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Selling a Home in a Shifting Market

December 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Kari Shea asked:
If you are thinking about listing a property for sale in today’s shifting real estate market, be prepared. It won’t be as easy as it was three or four years ago. However, the property will never sell if you don’t list it. Here are a few tips to simplify the process of [...]

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Smart Home-buying: Independent Home Inspectors Work for you - Not the Realtor

November 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Rick Zwierzynski asked:
Who Needs a Home Inspection Anyway?
Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime, so you should be sure that the home (house, condo, townhouse) you want to buy is in good condition. A home inspection is an evaluation of a home’s condition by a [...]

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Is Your Old Home a Violation?

November 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Joshua Keen asked:
If you’re in the midst of making an offer on a home, you’re likely going to be having the property in question inspected by a professional home inspector. It’s recommended that you do some thorough research before hiring an inspector. Check their references and ensure that they’re registered with a recognized association. [...]

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