Upon Closer Inspection
There is no shortage of aspiring house flippers, thanks to shows like Flip or Flop, Property Brothers, and others. There’s certainly nothing wrong with flipping houses or buying one that’s been flipped. When done well, bringing distressed or neglected properties back to life is a service to communities and brings more inventory to the market.…
There are a million things you need to know as a homeowner; in fact, there’s so much that sometimes new homeowners secretly long for the days when they could just call the landlord when something goes wrong. When you purchase a home for the first time, it’s common to learn as you go. That’s why…
Home improvement is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, but like most resolutions, you won’t get very far if you don’t have a plan. As home inspectors, we have a unique view of people’s homes, ostensibly when they’re trying to put their best foot forward. So if a home sale or any kind of home…
First, a disclaimer: lest anyone think that home inspectors are sitting around laughing at them and their homes, these are licensed professionals who take their jobs very seriously. I, however, am not a licensed professional, and I find the silly things we do in our homes endlessly humorous. Sharing these foibles along with some home…
Whether you’re a homebuyer or a listing agent, there are certain things that can really turn you off when you walk into a property. Like, how about just the basics: it’s really hard to see past other people’s clutter. You’d think that would be a no-brainer, but you’d be amazed by some of the straight-up…
