14 Mistakes You Must Avoid As a First-Time Homebuyer

14 Mistakes You Must Avoid As a First-Time Homebuyer What mistakes do I need to avoid when buying a home — and is there anything distinctive a first time homebuyer needs to consider? I love homes. I really do. I love to walk a home construction job site or flip through […]

Common Issues to Fix Before You Move Into the House

Common Issues to Fix Before You Move Into the House A home inspection is extremely important before you buy a house, or you will spend a lot of money on fixing problems you could have identified before. Some of the most common problems are plumbing issues. On the other hand, sellers may conceal a problem […]

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 […]

Exposure to Toxic Mold a Concern for Homeowners; ASHI Recommends Tips to Help Protect Homes, Families

Exposure to Toxic Mold a Concern for Homeowners; ASHI Recommends Tips to Help Protect Homes, Families Recent findings of homes with toxic mold have many homeowners on alert. And it’s no wonder, since several case reports have claimed that this house hazard can cause considerable health risks. That’s why homeowners need to be aware of […]

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 […]

Skipping That Home Inspection? These Horror Stories Will Make You Think Again.

Skipping That Home Inspection? These Horror Stories Will Make You Think Again. A few weeks ago, I wrote a 48-point DIY Home Inspection Checklist. This was not intended to be a replacement for an actual home inspection; rather, it was a pre-inspection list for you to use while you were walking through […]

Snow and ice may hinder winter home inspections

Snow and ice may hinder winter home inspections Whatever the season, it’s still important for home sellers/buyers to gather as much information as possible. Snow and ice may cover the roof, the driveway, and sidewalks, but that’s no excuse to skip one of the homebuyer’s most accurate tools for gauging the condition of a house […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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14 Mistakes You Must Avoid As a First-Time Homebuyer

Common Issues to Fix Before You Move Into the House

Mold: What You Need to know About Your Home

Exposure to Toxic Mold a Concern for Homeowners; ASHI Recommends Tips to Help Protect Homes, Families

After a Winter Storm

Skipping That Home Inspection? These Horror Stories Will Make You Think Again.

Snow and ice may hinder winter home inspections

Home Fix: Furnace is Condensing

Happy New Year from RJ Home Inspection!

Mold: Must a seller disclose?

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