Articles, tagged with "professional inspector", page 5

Watch Out For These Items When Purchasing a HOme

Functional obsolescence factors whether they are within your boundaries or outside should always be considered when buying a home. Functional obsolescence means a material fact it is impossible to eliminate that has significant impact on market value. For... Read >
Author: TerriAnn Ford

Home Inspections & Warranties Guide

A home inspection carried out by a professional inspector is an absolute necessity before you buy a property. A home inspection can tell you whether the home needs any repairs and can tell you what condition the property is in. If there are any safety con... Read >
Author: Benjamin DeBell

Buying New Construction Homes

This country has a bit of a love affair with new construction homes. The past few years have been marked by a construction boom of unmeasurable proportions. All across the country developments are springing up in any available space that developers can fi... Read >
Author: Joshua Keen

Buying a Home 'As-Is' - Should You Be Worried?

Most homes are sold ?as is." In fact, the form Residential Purchase Agreement used by most brokers has a pre-printed ?as is' clause stating that the property is sold ?as is' without any warranty and in its present physical condition. In a recent purchase... Read >
Author: Laine T. Wagenseller

The Harmful Effects Of Mold

Mold Can Be More Harmful Than You Think Is mildew another name for mold? Is mold an animal or plant? Mold is classified as a fungus not a plant or animal. Mold can be found on old crusty food, on walls and ceilings of your home. moisture is the primary f... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika

New Home Inspection Checklist

Mostly every time that somebody buys a new home, an inspection is completed before the deal is finalized. While this is not always the case, it does hold true with the majority of homes that are changing hands due to a sale. If you are the person buying t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

New Home Inspection: Do you need one?

So you are going to buy a new home? Good for you! This is one of the biggest purchases that you will ever make, and something that you will probably remember for the rest of your life. But before you get too excited about your new home purchase, you need ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Real Estate Inspection - Do Your Own

Why should you do your own real estate inspection? To get a better deal. It isn't necessary to learn building codes, and you probably should use a professional inspector in any case. The point of learning what to look for is to have negotiating points. ... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman

Pre-Purchase Inspection - Do It Yourself?

Should you do your own pre-purchase inspection? Yes and no. Yes, you should inspect a house before you write an offer on it. Then you should put an inspection contingency clause in the offer, and hire a professional inspector. Why do both? Doing your o... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman

Home Inspection - How To Do Your Own

Is there any good reason to do your own home inspection? How about to get a better deal. Every flaw you can find is a negotiating point. You don't have to learn building codes, and you probably should use a professional inspector in any case. The point of... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman

Home Buyer - The Construction Inspection

Buyers of re-sale homes almost always have their homes inspected by a professional inspector. Buyers of new homes, however, often do not take this important step. There are several reasons for this: 1) The buyer is getting a brand new home, and thinks ... Read >
Author: Roselind Hejl

Buying a Home: Reports and Inspections

When you are buying a home it seems like there are so many reports and inspections needed. You are advised to get the home appraised, inspected, checked for termites, surveyed and so on. Why are there so many different reports? Each report will tell yo... Read >
Author: Julie Jalone

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