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Looking for some feedback on the best attributes you found in your home inspector.  Based on previous inspectors, what did not work well for you?

COLUMN: Looking to sell? Be proactive about home inspections

By Jill Galliher

Home inspections are one of the biggest hurdles for buyers and sellers.

Everyone holds their breath during the inspection process in hopes that there are no significant…

Home Inspections for Sellers: Why It Can Be Worth It

By Donna Fuscaldo

“The buyer has the upper hand when they have an inspection,” says Coldwell Banker consumer specialist and agent Jessica Edwards. “If you are willing to do it ahead of time, you give…

Just read an article about how to get the most from your home inspection and I would recommend something different to my clients.  The article from Fox News, bear with me here, states that you should do the following things: Attend the Inspection, Check…

Buying a home is one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.  Knowing if your home has potential problems will help you determine if you are able to afford what you are getting and to repair or walk away from the home.  Out of all the…

A deck collapsed and thankfully no one was on it.  The link to the video below has some great information about how important it is to get your deck inspected properly so that potential safety hazards can be addressed before someone is injured or killed.

Here is a list of safety issues you should check around your home to make sure it is safe.

Safety tips

* Develop a family emergency escape plan. Review and practice it with the family.

* Prepare and/or update the family emergency kit.

* Make sure all…

Found this video news report on home inspection tips for buyers and sellers of real estate.

If you enjoyed this, please leave a comment below to ACT Home Inspections Inc.to let us know how we are doing.  What other topics would you like talked about? …

Great article about states who don’t have licensed home inspectors and the problems that can be created when you don’t hire a qualified licensed inspector to report on your home purchase.

CBS Denver New Article

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EDR offers a free neighborhood environmental report to those wanting to find out if there are any records of environmental contamination in or around their home.  I just sent off for one and will look into seeing if it will be of use to my customers.  The…

Great article on radon in the home.  Where radon comes from and how you can easily reduce the levels of radon  in your home through a mitigation system.

http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/news/2013/may/04/radon-can-be-home-danger/

If you enjoyed this,…

Another great article from a home inspector who gives buyers some things to look for when shopping for a home.  This is a follow up article for the interior aspects of the home and focuses on the major items you should be looking at when thinking about…

Use nonskid pads under all rugs.

Make sure stairs are well lit, with light switches at top and bottom.

All railings should go from the top to the bottom of the staircase and be easy to grab, at 36 to 39 inches from floor.

Doors should have easy-to-grip…

If you are one of the many people who haven’t maintained their homes while owning them, a home inspector is a way to figure out what needs to be repaired before putting it on the market.  We call these pre-lisiting inspections and they can be useful in…

This is a great article for buyers to read before looking for a home.  This will give you some insight on what to look at the different systems of the house instead of just the aesthetics of the home.  This article brings to light what you can look for…

The San Diego Association of Realtors lists some attributes you should be looking for when selecting a home inspector.  Verifying that the inspector’s license and insurance are current is a first step.  Also, you may want to shop around beyond the…

It is important to be aware that we spend most of our time indoors and the buildings that we live in are full of potential toxins that can get into the air we breathe.  That new carpet smell, musty odors, the smell of fresh paint all are indications that…