Here are some things your home inspection would like you to know as a homebuyer and seller.  FOR BUYERS Inspections Aren’t Optional.  You should never skip a home inspection, even if you are being told it isn't necessary. Knowing the home’s condition should...

What do you do next after discovering major issues in a home you're considering buying? Since the property still legally belongs to the seller, these are the three things you can do moving forward after a home inspection. Renegotiate If the building doesn’t meet your...

You can find wood-boring beetles across the United States. Several types of beetles can be called "wood-boring.” Commonly known as “powder post beetles” or “woodworms.” Besides termites, wood-boring beetles are also a major cause of structural wood damage. Once the...

Home inspectors are trained professionals who know how to check the safety concerns, mechanical defects, and structural issues of a house. Home inspectors are different from electricians that are experts in examining electrical wiring or plumbers who can dig in and...

Despite the usefulness of a garage, a lot of homeowners forget its importance. A poorly maintained garage door could prove to be an invitation to burglars, so we have to make sure that it is well maintained. Here are some common garage door issues and how to take care...

Why is regular window maintenance necessary? There are quite a few things to take into account, such as the temperature differences and constant weather changes, and since your windows are exposed, they are easily affected.  It is recommended that you re-paint metal...

Are you going through the process of buying your first home? If you are, you may feel a little out of your depth with all that is involved. So, we thought we would answer a few common home inspection questions to help you understand a little more about this part of...

There has been an uptick in COVID-19 cases recently. With the seemingly unstable nature of current events, some have been concerned that this is a bad time to sell a real estate property. However, across the United States, many people have successfully sold their...

While it's obvious that air is essential to life, have you ever stopped to consider the quality of the air in your home? Many people suffer from coughing, sore throat, itchy eyes, shortness of breath, chest tightness, or other related symptoms - not because...

Over the past year or so, we have become more familiar than we would like with the term "PPE", or Personal Protective Equipment. In the early days of the pandemic, there was a shortage of PPE, and experts went back and forth regarding the need for it. However, PPE is...