Home Inspection

A Little Home Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Serious Water Damage

By Brenda Masse / January 18, 2023 /

According to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage is the second most common claim for homeowners, accounting for about 1 in 60 insured homes around the country at an average expense of $11,065 per claim. When most people think water damage they’re thinking hurricanes and major floods — but the truth is, most water damage…

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Common Home Inspection Finds: Can You Spot Them?

By Brenda Masse / January 11, 2023 /
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OK, CandysDirt.com readers, you know a thing or two about houses and home ownership. Time to put your knowledge to the test, and see if you’ve been paying attention. Today, at #UponCloserInspection we’ve got some images from the field, and we want you to put your inspector’s hat on and see if you can spot…

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From The Foundation to the Roof, Here Are The 5 Major Areas of a House

By Brenda Masse / January 4, 2023 /

When purchasing a home, everyone has a different list of “must-haves.” Maybe it’s a big backyard, a spacious primary suite, a home office, or a three-car garage. These things are important to the lifestyle you want to lead in the home, but when you look at it as a long-term investment, you need to also…

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Buying a New Home in Dallas-Fort Worth? Don’t Forget a Home Inspection on New Construction

By Brenda Masse / December 14, 2022 /

According to the Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2023 forecast report, Dallas-Fort Worth ranks 6th in the nation for homebuilding prospects in 2023. And depending on whose report you look at, D-FW is ranked somewhere in the top 10 for home building in 2022, though that number slowed in the second half of the…

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After a Tense Election Day, We Have Your Home Inspection LOLs Right Here

By Brenda Masse / November 9, 2022 /

Maybe it’s the election, or the possible recession, or the full moon (and an eclipse to boot!), or maybe it’s just me, but does it feel a little stressful around here? Like, what is going on with the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market? The best way to get through difficult times is with a good…

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