Preventing Water Damage For people, water is necessary for survival. For a house, however, water can be a destructive force that can lead to wood rot, peeling paint, and insect infestation, shorter life span of roofing and siding, and higher maintenance costs. Investigate, identify and repair all leaks and cracks The best way to prevent […]
Why It’s Important to Get Commercial Real Estate Property Inspections
Why It’s Important to Get Commercial Real Estate Property Inspections One of the most important things you need to have done when buying a commercial real estate property is to have it inspected by an experienced and qualified commercial real estate property inspector. You want to make sure you know what you’re getting before you […]
Three Reasons to Schedule a Home Inspection before Winter
Three Reasons to Schedule a Home Inspection before Winter From our fellow professionals at Alban Inspections in MD: As the old saying goes, a stitch in time saves nine, and here at Alban Inspections our equivalent is “a home inspection in time saves time and money later.” Having your home inspected before winter is a […]
Home Renovations that Kill the Sale
Home Renovations that Kill the Sale You may think that any home improvement is an investment but when it comes to updating your home some renovations can actually be a money pit? Here are some home updates that don’t bring a return on investment and even some that might repel future buyers. The saying goes, […]
Storm Damage: Home Inspection for Storm Repair
Storm Damage: Home Inspection for Storm Repair Find little problems before they turn into big repair bills Every year, nor’easters, hurricanes and other major weather events do plenty of damage to the nation’s homes. Wind and rain can flood basements, wash out foundations and rip shingles from roofs. If you have had a storm like […]
Leave On the Air Conditioning to Avoid Mold
Leave On the Air Conditioning to Avoid Mold Leaving the air conditioning running in your home will not only cool your home, it will help remove moisture from the air and help circulate and filter the air. Question: In the process of selling my home, the buyers requested a home inspection. My problems started when […]
5 Biggest Home Inspection Mistakes
5 Biggest Home Inspection Mistakes A home inspection is one of the most important steps you can take to make sure your new home is a sound investment and a safe place to live. But, many people don’t fully understand what happens in a home inspection or what they need to do to get the […]
Buying a ‘Bad’ Home: What to Know in Case You Buy a House of Horrors
Buying a ‘Bad’ Home: What to Know in Case You Buy a House of Horrors When Justin and Kate Treher purchased their stunning, four-bedroom Tudor in Harrisburg, Pa., in June 2010, they were relieved. After a long search, they thought that they’d found their dream home — located in a quiet, wooded area with a spacious […]
Why You Should Have Your Home Inspected Before Selling
Why You Should Have Your Home Inspected Before Selling Ordinarily, a serious buyer would pay to have a home formally inspected. The goal is to uncover any potential problems before signing on the dotted line, while there’s still time to negotiate. But sometimes, sellers will have their homes inspected before they even put them on […]
There Is No Pass Or Fail With Home Inspections!
There Is No Pass Or Fail With Home Inspections! A home inspection is an important part of the buying process. A home inspection is an important part in the home buying process, however a common misconception is that it is a pass or fail type of inspection. Home inspectors do not pass or fail a […]