Home Inspection Articles

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	So, Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad, Home Inspection? by Ron W. Ringen 07-18-2004 No matter whom you talk to that is involved in a home sale transaction, whether it be the owner, buyer, or real estate agent, everyone has a certain amount of reservation concerning a home inspection or "termite" inspection. Why? All that ..more
	Structural Pest Inspections - Peeling The Onion by Ron W. Ringen 07-02-2004 Wood pests, wood destroying organisms, structural pests, termites and dryrot, or fungus, whatever or however you refer to them, they are the uninvited unwanted guests that can degrade the wood structure of your home or the home you are interested in ..more
	Prepare Your House For a Professional Look-See by Bill Garwood 06-22-2004 If you are in the process of selling a home, the chances are that sooner or later you will have the home inspected by a professional home inspector. Here is a checklist of 10 ways to make life easier — and ..more
	Buying a Newly Constructed Home? by Dale McNutt 06-19-2004 One of the common misconceptions being circulated today is the notion that newly constructed homes do not need a professional home inspection. After all, the builder has assured you at the walk-through that everything is OK and the house has been ..more
	Straight Talk About Abandoned In-Ground Oil Tanks by Gerald Warren 06-16-2004 One of the frequently asked questions of a new home buyer is, "How do I know if there is an abandoned oil tank on the premises? ’’. As an experienced home inspector, a licensed real estate appraiser and a real estate ..more
	Blame The Home Inspector by Russel Kirk 05-28-2004 Home inspectors get blamed for a lot of stuff, especially when the residence is occupied and fully furnished or when the residence is vacant and unfurnished; in other words, all the time. A home inspection is a visual inspection of the structural ..more
	Getting Your Home Ready for the Home Inspection by David Fogle 05-24-2004 It is typically the seller's responsibility to get the home ready for the inspection. The listing agent should notify the seller of these expectations. The following suggestions will help get the home ready for the home inspection, and minimize the need ..more
	Mold in the Home by David Fogle 05-24-2004 "Mold is Gold" proclaims attorneys across the United States. It is speculated that mold related lawsuits may dwarf tobacco and asbestos lawsuits combined. Television segments explore the "Sick House Syndrome". Newspaper headlines entice their readers with stories of homeowners being forced to ..more
	Fireplace Safety by David Fogle 05-24-2004 As architectural styles and features of residential homes have changed throughout the years, the fireplace remains a desirable amenity. In days gone by, the fireplace served as the primary source of heating and cooking for the home. With the invention of ..more
	Synthetic Stucco/EIFS by David Fogle 05-24-2004 The History of Synthetic Stucco Synthetic Stucco, also known as EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finish System), was first used in Europe after the end of World War II. The product was first installed on commercial buildings in Germany. Synthetic stucco eventually made its way ..more
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