CIA Home Inspection Blog

While there are plenty of fun aspects to the winter, from sledging to snowball fights in the East to skiing and snow boarding in the West, it can’t be denied that there are a number of downsides too. Freak storms don't make anyone happy and neither does getting soaked by driving rain on your way ...

Making repairs to your home can be a great way to increase your equity as well as make you more comfortable. Many individuals who own homes put off repairs due to the high price of hiring contractors but a few minor improvements can greatly increase the value of your home and not all of the repai...

  RE-BLOG Below I like to read inspection post by Realtors so I can better serve my Realtors and clients. As a home inspector in the Los Angeles real estate market for the past 11 years, I have to say that litigation is a big thing here. Although I, or the hundreds Realtors that call on me, have ...

  Short sales are tuff. Banks have way to much to do these days. And selling a short sale is not something they seem to be making time for. I was one of those people looking to buy a home in short sale and found it to be a wast of time. We have way to much inventory to choose from right now. Davi...

    So how do you select a contractor without being scammed? Your first resource for a recommendation should be family, friends and neighbors who have had similar work done for them. Website forums and or home improvement warehouse can also help you locate reputable contractors. A local Home Insp...

A word to the wise. Have your pool equipment inspected once a year by a master home inspector to insure the pools safe operation. Safety should always be the first consideration when replacing or cleaning your swimming pool filter, especially those filters that are fitted with pressure-clamps.  T...

So you found a great home. You made your best offer. The home inspection went well and now you will be moving in 30 days. When deciding on moving supplies the choices are huge. Here is a pick list for a smooth move. Packing tape comes in brown craft tape and clear thick rolls. Vinyl tape with bla...

The crap I'm referring to is the crap in the toilet at the vacant home that was just listed. I can't believe how many homes are listed, that have no running water. If there are going to be painters and other trades-men doing work on the home please turn on the water so the bath facilities can be ...

Are you doing what is needed to insure that your family is safe? As a home inspector in Los Angeles California I inspect homes and hot water heaters on a regular basses. And what I find scares me. Every hot water heater must have a Temperature and pressure relief vale (T&P) installed on the tank....

  As a home inspector in the Los Angeles Ca market, I always search for home inspection blog post like this. I like to learn how I can better serve my clients as well as my relationships with theRealtors who call on my services. One thing I have learned over the past 11 year is not to alarm the b...