Home Inspections

528 Posts
How Do You Use a Bug Zapper?
10 June, 2021| Home Safety, Home Inspections, Houston Living
How Bug Zappers Work While the “zap” in the name gives away a large part of how bug zappers work, the system is a bit more complex than just tossing out some voltage and killing wayward... read more
Pool and Spa Inspections Are An Important Part of...
4 June, 2021| Home Inspections, Education, Safety & Security
A Pool and Spa Inspection is an important part of buying a home with a pool, spa, or water feature.  These can be a relaxing oasis to escape to, entertain friends, or just relax with the family.&... read more
The Importance Of Looking At Sample Home Inspectio...
4 June, 2021| Home Inspections, Education, Home Buying
Home inspection sample reports should be available from each home inspector you are considering. If they are not on the website, they should be easily obtainable with a simple request. A prospective c... read more
What Are The Benefits Of A Pre-Listing Inspection?
4 June, 2021| Home Inspections, Education, General
As a seller you may be debating the benefits of a pre-listing home inspection.  It really comes down to when would you like to find out what is wrong with the home?  Before you spend money o... read more
Why Do I Need A New Home Inspection?
4 June, 2021| Home Inspections
One builder told me that 80% of their buyers dont bother to get a home inspection.  Wow.  Yes, its true the builder has a quality control inspector.  And yes, the City has inspected the... read more
Roof Maintenance
20 May, 2021| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Inspections, Hous...
The roof is one of the most essential features of a home, yet it’s commonly overlooked when it comes to regular maintenance. It is best to conduct frequent checks to avoid costly repairs. Here... read more
Detect Termites and Other Wood-Destroying Insects
18 May, 2021| Education, Home Inspections, General
One of the biggest threats to your house comes in the form of tiny pests that silently and invisibly consume or live in wood -- from the sills of your foundation to the rafters of your roof. Known by... read more
5 Questions To Ask When Buying A House
15 May, 2021| Home Buying, Home Inspections, Housing Market
Home buying seems simple enough: Find a house you like that’s close to work or school, tell someone you want to buy it, and move in. But theres more to it than that. You’ll have to find an... read more
Why Sellers Need Home Warranty Coverage
14 May, 2021| Home Warranty, Home Inspections, Home Selling
Protection During the Listing Period Selling a home can be stressful enough as it is- the last thing a seller should have to worry about is searching for a reliable service technician at a moment&rsqu... read more
8 Eye-Opening Things Home Inspectors Cant Tell You
7 May, 2021| Home Buying, Home Selling, Home Inspections
A home inspection may feel like a final exam, but its not quite so clear cut. Your inspectors report wont include a clear-cut A+ if a house is a keeper or an F if its a money pit.What is included in... read more
Whole Home Water Filtration Systems and You
6 May, 2021| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Insp...
Your home is your castle, but like a lot of castles in the days of yore, the water could probably be better. Unlike in those ancient castles, though, modern technology makes it possible for you to hav... read more
Homes in The Woodlands: 3 expenses to take into ac...
26 April, 2021| Home Buying, Home Inspections, Mortgage & Finance
When buying a home there are several expenses that have to be taken into account (including mortgage) however, there are others that may go unnoticed but you have to take into account so you may know... read more
Homes in The Woodlands: 3 expenses to take into ac...
26 April, 2021| Home Buying, Home Inspections, Mortgage & Finance
When buying a home there are several expenses that have to be taken into account (including mortgage) however, there are others that may go unnoticed but you have to take into account so you may know... read more
When Should You Get Your A/C Ready for Summer?
22 April, 2021| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Inspections, Hous...
It may still be just barely spring, but summer is right around the corner. For a lot of homeowners, that means flipping the heat to air conditioning, and, potentially, discovering that their air condi... read more
The Everything Guide to Selling Your First Home
20 April, 2021| Home Selling, Home Inspections, Home Values & Rece...
Selling, a famous salesman once said, is essentially a transfer of feelings. You love and cherish your home. You want the next owner to fall in love with it, too — through photos, through words,... read more