Upon Closer Inspection
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor When you’re buying a home, the major areas of consideration are plumbing, electricity, HVAC, the roof, and the foundation. These are the most important (and most costly) parts of the home, so you want to gather as much info as possible in order to plan for major expenses down the road. These…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor After you’ve done several thousand home inspections, some common themes emerge. People tend to neglect the same kinds of things in their homes, and of course, Mother Nature affects the homes in a particular area in the same sorts of ways. However, sometimes common issues manifest themselves in a particularly unique…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor It looks like we’re in for another round of winter weather this week in North Texas, and we thought we’d share some quick tips to make sure your home is ready. 1. Keep Your Pool Safe From Freezing Temps Last year’s winter blast caused burst pipes, underground leaks, cracked pool decking…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor The Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market continues to be crazy competitive in 2022, and because of a shortage of available properties, many buyers are choosing to build a home or purchase a newly built home. Do you need a home inspector for a new home? Yes! A newly built home hasn’t…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor In this column, we often look at common problems we see as home inspectors to help educate homeowners, home buyers, and real estate professionals about things to look out for around the house. We also like to share the OMG, LOL, and WTF moments that we have because we love to laugh. It’s…
