Home Inspection

What Lurks in the Shadows? Home Inspectors Know

By Brenda Masse / October 25, 2023 /

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for an obligatory creepy column! And what is creepier than the things that creep in and around the hidden places in our homes: insects, spiders, and snakes (oh my!)? Home Inspectors encounter these foul creatures on a regular basis in their work, unfortunately, but…

Foundation Repairs Are The Stuff of North Texan Nightmares

By Brenda Masse / October 11, 2023 /

Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of North Texas homeowners like foundation repairs. Since October is the month for fear, let’s talk about foundations. Unfortunately due to the nature of our soil and our tricky climate, most homeowners in our area will have to worry about their foundations at some point. So it’s a good…

Home Inspection Deficiency Checklist: Is This A Deal Breaker?

By Brenda Masse / August 30, 2023 /

When you’re buying a home and you have your home inspection, you’ll receive a very detailed report that includes information about everything from tiny foundation cracks to the roof. You’ll get a lot of info about things that aren’t super important, but that can be used as a maintenance checklist, such as outlets that need…

New Real Estate Reality Shows Inspired By Bad Home Inspection Photos

By Brenda Masse / August 23, 2023 /

I don’t know about you, but my brain melts at approximately 101 degrees. So … 🫠. This week, we’re just going to look at some bad home inspection photos and videos I have stored up for just such an occasion, because when it’s been over 100 degrees for this many days, you need a good…

4 Things Home Inspectors Look For, And Tests They Perform

By Brenda Masse / July 19, 2023 /

Every home inspector does the job a little differently, so I won’t speak for everyone, but at Green Scene Home Inspections, our inspectors have a specific pattern in which they perform their inspections that allows them to pick up on the way the different systems of the house interact with each other, enabling them to…