In the last 6 weeks I would say that I have had about 5 or 6 clients cancel their inspection or choose not to get one (told to me by the realtor) because they had access to an appraisal that "covered everything". 5 years ago the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal was crystal c
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09/16/2011
Every once in a while I will be in an occupied home where I learn that the seller's agent told the buyer's to leave for 1.5 hours or 2 hours. This surprises me, because sometimes I will be in a home that is in really poor condition, or is very large. Recently I was in a home that was over 4000s
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09/16/2011
It seems that few people in SW Washington, including consumers and real estate professionals, know that the EPA rates Clark County and Skamania County in "ZONE 1", meaning that, on average, the EPA considers these counties to have the highest potential for radon levels in homes warranting remedia
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09/16/2011
We Americans can sometimes be a bit miopic in our world outlook. I know that I have been suceptible to this in the past, assuming that home inspections was a predominately "American" profession. And I say "American" in a broad sense: the Canadians are certainly on top of things, eh? I recentl
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09/16/2011
This made my day, "Man Cave Near River". Now THAT is how you pin-point your market! :-) None of this "lovely bungalow", none of that "dream spot by the river", aint having any "must see". Nope. This is a "man cave": no women and children are allowed! #lovemyjob
09/16/2011
as of 09/16/2011 01:00 PM Eastern ProductInterest RateAPR Conforming 1and FHA Loans 30-Year Fixed 4.250% 4.433% 30-Year Fixed FHA 4.000% 4.978% 15-Year Fixed 3.250% 3.565% 5-Year ARM 2.500% 3.078% 5-Year ARM FHA 2.875% 3.052% Larger Loan Amounts in Eligible Areas – Conforming and FHA.1 30-Year F
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09/16/2011
I recently did an inspection on a home built in the early 1990's that had cement fiber lap siding on it. It is doubtful (well, it isn't doubful, but definite) that the home originally had LP - Louisiana Pacific siding on it: the so called "first generation" LP siding, which was involved in liti
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09/16/2011
Molly brings up some great points here. I actually didn't know that you could get a tax credit for buying new (and I am assuming "certain kinds of...") dishwashers, etc. Very good read. What energy-efficiency home improvements qualify for energy tax credits? If you're considering making any ene
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09/15/2011
Mark Weisleder wrote an article titled “20 Things to Look for in a Home Inspection”, which appeared online at the online article Moneyville (http://www.moneyville.ca/article/1050873--20-things-to-look-for-in-a-home-inspection?bn=1), September of 2011. Mr. Weisleder’s article is full of recommend
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09/15/2011
Today is both a great and somber day for me. On the one hand, I am very excited for the first Sunday of Football and I am getting ready to head over to Charlies Bar and Grill to join the Steelers Brigade, an officially chartered Steelers Fan Club (I am a huge Steelers fan!). On the other hand,
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09/11/2011
