Tag: Home Inspection
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HOME SWEET SAFE HOME

A few months ago, we were unfortunate enough to experience a garage fire. Thankfully, we caught it in time, and were able to keep everyone safe, limit damage to the garage, and prevent any major damage to our home. But it has made us more aware of the fact that securing the well-being of your…
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RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY

Is your house ready for the Spring? Here are a few key areas to focus on, to make sure your home is ready for the rain which inevitably falls in the spring: Gutters and Downspouts: Make sure that your gutters and downspouts are clear from leaves and debris, so water can flow through them and not…
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WHAT IS A FINAL WALK THROUGH?

The last visit before you take possession of your new home, is called your final walk through. This is the last time you get to make sure the home is in the condition it’s supposed to be in, before it officially becomes yours, so take it seriously!! What do you look for in the final walkthrough? Usually…
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WHAT IS A BUYER RE-VISIT?

It is literally just that: Another visit through the home you just purchased. I usually work 2 to 3 of these into a deal for my clients, one for a first visit, and the second for a final walk through a few days before closing. And a third if it’s a long closing. Lets just focus on the…
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WHAT IS A HOME INSPECTION?

A home inspection, is a 2 to 3 hour inspection of the home’s various systems, including interior and exterior components. A home inspector will look at a house’s HVAC system, interior plumbing and electrical systems, roofing, flashing, gutters, chimney, attic, floors, windows and doors, foundation and grading, basement and structural components; and then provide a written…