On the fence… buy or don’t buy?
Do the numbers “I always tell people that the numbers need to make sense to them. What I recommend is adding up the cost of all the projects once I’ve laid them out in a report. You might not be able to pinpoint exact costs, but you’ll definitely get the bigger picture. Sometimes, there are […]
Read MoreThe determining factors when buying a home
Inspectors are neutral or are supposed to be. I’m not sure this is a good thing. Often customers don’t or can’t grasp the implications of serious problems with a building. An inspector can’t call a house a piece of crap and recommend not buying it. The reality is they really should. A well intentioned professional […]
Read MoreUse your nose!
It’s an inspection flag when you see plug in air fresheners everywhere. Musty odors are a sign of mold, decaying wood or a water related issues. Crawlspace space areas are synonymous with musty odors due to decaying organic materials particularly where dirt is present. For more information see the crawlspace Building Insight sheet on this […]
Read MoreImpending lightening strike
Impending lightening strike We were on the lake a few summers back and the girls hair started to raise up! The electrical charge in the air was building. We did get some pictures and got the heck off the lake without incident luckily.
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