Jan 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
As part of our #DoGood campaign, we are planting one tree on behalf of every client in 2020. Trees offer many benefits to our communities and are an essential part of our fight against climate change. Why do we need more trees? Trees are essential for life. They serve... 
Oct 29, 2019 | Home Maintenance
Changing your home’s air conditioning filter is an important part of home maintenance. A dirty air filter can affect the performance of your air conditioning system and reduce indoor air quality. The frequency at which your air conditioning filter should be... 
May 31, 2019 | Home Inspections
Anti-tip brackets are safety devices that prevent freestanding stoves from tipping. These devices attach the stove to the wall and are included in every installation kit. Believe it or not, tipping stoves used to be a big problem. Incidents usually resulted in death... 
May 15, 2019 | Wind Mitigation Inspections
Wind Mitigation Inspections are a type of inspection performed by home inspectors. During these inspections, home inspectors are looking for construction features that have been proven to reduce looses during a hurricane. This includes things like impact windows or... 
Apr 15, 2019 | Home Inspections
Asbestos is an environmental hazard present in some older homes. Breathing in asbestos fibers is associated with lung cancer and mesothelioma. As a result, people interested in buying an older home should be aware of the potential hazards associated with this building... 
Mar 30, 2019 | 4 Point Inspections
Cloth wiring is a defect we frequently encounter during a home inspection or 4 point inspection. Cloth wiring refers to electrical wiring that is insulated with cloth. This type of wiring was common in the 1950s-1970s before plastic insulation became the standard.... 
Mar 15, 2019 | Home Inspections
Having a home inspection and an appraisal are routine steps in the home buying process. Although there are some similarities between these steps, there are also important differences. In short, the home inspection evaluates the condition of the home while the... 
Feb 28, 2019 | Home Inspections
The home inspection will give you a ton of information about the home you are interested in buying. This includes things the condition of the roof or the presence of faulty electrical wiring. There are some things a home inspection will not tell you. In this blog... 
Feb 15, 2019 | Home Inspections
There are many benefits to buying a newly built home. For one, everything is new. This means that, theoretically, everything should last a long time and maintenance costs should be relatively low. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Even though they are new,... 
Feb 8, 2019 | Home Maintenance
Cigarette smell can be a big turn-off for home buyers. The smell is strong and can linger for a long time. The problem with cigarette smoke is that it contains tar and other small particles that collect on the surfaces of your home. This means that simply...