For some, the idea of a home inspection can be stressful. Some say because you don’t know what to expect while others say it’s a deal killer. A home inspection may cause anxiety to both buyers and sellers, but it’s beneficial for both parties. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, you should know that no home inspection report will be perfect, not even a brand new home.
A home inspection does not pass or fail. The inspection report will indicate issues that need to be addressed, from minor issues to costly repairs. Read more to know what home inspectors look for during a home inspection and other important points about this valuable home-buying step.
PROBLEMS FOUND DURING A HOME INSPECTION Perhaps for some, there’s nothing more nerve-wracking than the thought of finally owning a home. Of course, it’s for all the good reasons. Home buying can hype you up with a roller coaster of emotions. After years of saving up for down payment and other mortgage fees, you’re a…
5 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A HOME INSPECTION ON A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOME Before you start looking and planning how to decorate your “soon-to-be-home”, there are still a handful of things you need to do. One of these is to have the new home inspected. There are many important reasons why a home inspection is…
(BPT) – If you’re building a new home, you want it to be stylish, functional, and of course, state of the art with the latest technology advancements. Smart home features are on top of the wish list for homeowners, with 81 percent of homebuyers stating they would favor purchasing a home with smart accessories already…
FIND OUT IF YOUR HOME HAS LEAD PAINT Buying a home means scanning everything there is, inside and out. Apparently, paint is one of the least checked out part of any property. Perhaps, one can say something about how outdated the color theme is or why the previous homeowner chose such a color. Unfortunately, if…
(BPT) – Whether it’s a cabin up north, a villa down south or a quaint cottage near family, many people in the United States own a second home. You spend time at these vacation properties during some seasons, but for much of the year, they remain empty. That’s why it’s important to take precautions to…
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, over 600,000 homes experience termite infestation every year. If you think you are fighting this battle alone, there are still about 599,999 homes out there with the same ordeal. Aside from the negative impacts, it has on the structural integrity of your home, termite infestation costs homeowners billions…
Most first time home buyers don’t realize that there’s still much to do when buying a house. Well, sometimes it’s easy to say “Oh I could just repaint the walls or maybe install new wallpapers” or “No worries I’ll buy a new AC anyway I think that’ll do. I don’t need a home inspection. I…
Whether you are planning to buy or sell a home, one important decision is to have a mold inspection. Why? Because they are extremely sneaky. Imagine not seeing them while touring the home, next time you know there are black and gray patches on your walls as soon as you moved in. Impossible? Of course,…
A home inspection is a necessary procedure when purchasing a new house. The procedure usually involves basic evaluation of a building testing the structure of the building, the roof, cooling and heating systems and finally the state of plumbing connections. It is mainly intended to give you the actual state of a home before you…
7 Smart Steps to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Home Think about how much time you and your family spend inside versus outside. From your home to the car to work and to school, it’s not uncommon to spend most of your day indoors. This modern phenomenon means increased exposure to indoor air pollution. Fortunately,…