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Mold: What You Need to know About Your Home

Mold: What You Need to know About Your Home Mold is a serious and costly problem to correct. Some states require sellers to disclose any known mold problems. But keep in mind that they only have to disclose what they know about and not all states even have this requirement. What homeowners know and disclose […]
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Spring Cleaning Alternative- Home Inspection

Spring Cleaning Alternative – Home Inspection         Spring is here and with it the infamous phrase, “Spring Cleaning,” but according to a recent survey conducted by Synovate Inc.,* less than 35 percent of consumers actually complete an annual spring cleaning. This year, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) reminds homeowners that […]
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After a Winter Storm

General Advice Always use caution when entering a building damaged by high winds and/or snow. Look out for broken glass. Use flashlights—not lanterns, candles, or matches—to check buildings containing natural gas, propane, or gasoline. Report downed power lines and broken gas lines immediately. After blizzards, heavy snows, or extreme cold, check to see that no […]
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Home Fix: Furnace is Condensing

Q: When changing my furnace filter I noticed a small pool of water on the floor. The furnace is a 12-year-old high-efficiency model used to heat the home through metal ducts. I did not see water during the summer, only after the furnace has been on for a few months. Is this something to be […]
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Happy New Year from RJ Home Inspection!

  Happy New Year from RJ Home Inspection! Start 2017 on the right foot with these considerations if you are planning on buying or selling a home. Home Inspection Checklist for Buyers or Sellers When buying – or selling – a home, make sure a professional home inspector is part of the transaction. Nosy people can […]
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Happy Holidays

From RJ Home Inspection! Best wishes for a happy & healthy 2017. Buying or selling a home in the new year? Call us for a professional home inspection and avoid unwelcome surprises that could complicate the sale. Please contact RJ Home Inspection to schedule a professional home inspection for your home or business. Member, American […]
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Mold: Must a seller disclose?

Mold: Must a seller disclose? The family of Lisa Lusk moved out of a house in Roanoke to a house in Roanoke County because the former appeared to be ridden with mold, and the projected costs for remediation totaled tens of thousands of dollars. Would a real estate professional be obligated to disclose the possible […]
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