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Home inspector may not educate prospective buyers - Detroit Free Press

Google Home Inspector News - Sun, 02/19/2012 - 07:01

Home inspector may not educate prospective buyers
Detroit Free Press
We had a professional home inspector from the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) inspect the house before we bought it. The ASHI inspector noted on the form for heating, etc., that we had an in-ground fuel tank. That was it.

BARNETT: Odor most foul in summer home - Evansville Courier & Press

Google Home Inspector News - Sun, 02/19/2012 - 06:07

BARNETT: Odor most foul in summer home
Evansville Courier & Press
If these suggestions fail to remove the odors, then it's time to call a home inspector to perform a moisture check on the insulation in the wall and ceiling cavities. The home inspector will use a moisture meter to probe the walls and ceiling and, ...

The Realities of Real Estate: The rules of the road for a home inspection - Annapolis Capital

Google Home Inspector News - Sun, 02/19/2012 - 05:23

The Realities of Real Estate: The rules of the road for a home inspection
Annapolis Capital
Nevertheless, a home inspector may find problems that you aren't aware of, and sometimes they can be costly. In addition to knowing your potential financial exposure, the sellers and buyers should also be clear about the scope of a home inspection.

Ask the Inspector: Licensing - Leader-Telegram

Google Home Inspector News - Sat, 02/18/2012 - 05:17

Ask the Inspector: Licensing
Leader-Telegram
These other states have no control over requirements, continuing education or even if a person is qualified to be a home inspector. There is a statewide trade group, the Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors, for people in my field.

With REOs in the Housing Market Spotlight, RE/MAX Agents Offer Tips on How to ... - PR Web (press release)

Google Home Inspector News - Wed, 02/15/2012 - 08:21

With REOs in the Housing Market Spotlight, RE/MAX Agents Offer Tips on How to ...
PR Web (press release)
“Along with using an agent who knows both REOs and the local market well, you'll want an attorney experienced with REOs and a highly competent home inspector,” O'Donnell said. “A thorough inspection is a must when buying an REO because the seller makes ...

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Capital Gazette Communications - Annapolis Capital

Google Home Inspector News - Wed, 02/15/2012 - 00:22

Annapolis Capital

Capital Gazette Communications
Annapolis Capital
Now the 55-year-old Annapolis resident works as a home inspector, making him part of a growing field of baby boomers opting for second careers. "After 31 years, I was getting burned out," said Marlow, who was an engineer at Northrop Grumman.

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Training Advice For Future Minnesota Home Inspectors - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Google Home Inspector News - Tue, 02/14/2012 - 11:40

Training Advice For Future Minnesota Home Inspectors
Minneapolis Star Tribune
About two to three times a month, I get a call or email from someone who is interested in becoming a home inspector. "What kind of training is required to be a home inspector in Minnesota? What type of background is required to be a home inspector?

Barrow baby death - police probe - NW Evening Mail

Google Home Inspector News - Mon, 02/13/2012 - 14:28

Barrow baby death - police probe
NW Evening Mail
Meanwhile, police were also called to a house in Cameron Street, Barrow Island, on Saturday after an 83-year-old man was discovered dead at home. Inspector Paul Madden, of Barrow police, said the man had lain undiscovered for up to a month.

Struthers cupcakery to be showcased on 'Cupcake Wars' - Youngstown Vindicator

LA Home Inspector - Sun, 02/12/2012 - 05:49

Struthers cupcakery to be showcased on 'Cupcake Wars'
Youngstown Vindicator
“We're taping for Season 6, and we'll be flown out to [Los Angeles] March 7,” Bartell said, adding the show is airing its fourth season. “Cupcake Wars” is a reality TV show in which four of the country's top cupcake bakers compete in three elimination ...

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Spring Home Selling Tips 101 - Prescott eNews

Google Home Inspector News - Sat, 02/11/2012 - 09:41

Spring Home Selling Tips 101
Prescott eNews
Get a home inspection from a licensed, reliable Home Inspector. The inspector will help you determine any problems that may need to be repaired By doing this, it will prevent a buyer from backing OUT or causing you TO lose a sale.

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Buying home with septic system calls for extra inspection - NewsOK.com

Google Home Inspector News - Sat, 02/11/2012 - 06:11

Buying home with septic system calls for extra inspection
NewsOK.com
Shouldn't this have been caught by our home inspector? DEAR WHITNEY: Home inspectors report defects that are visible and accessible. Conditions that are underground are exempt from that kind of inspection. The only clue your home inspector might have ...

Get the lead out - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Google Home Inspector News - Fri, 02/10/2012 - 11:11

TheChronicleHerald.ca

Get the lead out
TheChronicleHerald.ca
Q: Our home inspector advised us the older property we want to purchase has a lead water supply pipe coming in from the street. Should this deter me from buying the property? A: Many homes built in the 1950s or earlier had a lead water supply pipe ...

Your Place: More about dampness in home near shore - Kansas City Star

Google Home Inspector News - Thu, 02/09/2012 - 13:24

Your Place: More about dampness in home near shore
Kansas City Star
Home inspector/engineer Harry Gross in Cherry Hill, NJ, reminded me that we once talked about sealing off the crawl-space vents with vapor barrier and insulated walls as the best approach for this region. But when there is a lot of moisture, ...

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I'm capable and qualified to serve on the Meredith Selectboard - The Laconia Daily Sun

Google Home Inspector News - Thu, 02/09/2012 - 05:00

I'm capable and qualified to serve on the Meredith Selectboard
The Laconia Daily Sun
I am a lifelong resident of Meredith and have been self employed here for over 20 years as a builder and a home inspector. I feel that my background in residential and commercial construction management, bidding, permitting and subsurface (septic) ...

Homes of the Grammy nominees - msnbc.com (blog) (subscription)

LA Home Inspector - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 17:06

Homes of the Grammy nominees
msnbc.com (blog) (subscription)
On Sunday, the music makers get their chance to shine on the red carpet when awards season turns to the 54th Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Staples Center. But even pop stars need a place to call home every once and awhile. Here are some of theirs.

Truro home inspector named national president of Canadian association - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Google Home Inspector News - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 14:19

TheChronicleHerald.ca

Truro home inspector named national president of Canadian association
TheChronicleHerald.ca
The Atlantic Chapter of the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors (CAHPI-Atlantic) is pleased to announce the recent election of Truro-based home inspector Blaine Swan, RHI, to the office of national president of the Canadian Association ...

Real estate is a team sport - Boston.com (blog)

Google Home Inspector News - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 19:04

Real estate is a team sport
Boston.com (blog)
Depending upon whether you are the buyer or seller, a good team in a real estate transaction could consist of an agent, attorney, home inspector, contractors, exterminators, financial advisors and/or a professional stager.

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Ask the Inspector: Shingle fatigue - Leader-Telegram

Google Home Inspector News - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 05:29

Ask the Inspector: Shingle fatigue
Leader-Telegram
Duerkop is a licensed home inspector and serves as president and education director of the Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors for the central and northern Wisconsin chapters. To submit a question to him, call 866-715-8222 or email ...

Darien Home Inspector Finds Little Problems Before They Become Big Problems - Patch.com

Google Home Inspector News - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:15

Darien Home Inspector Finds Little Problems Before They Become Big Problems
Patch.com
Jeff Prince worked for 15 years as a bookbinder. He didn't plan to change careers. But as the printing industry shrunk, his job disappeared. Prince used this opportunity to take his career in a different direction, starting his own business in Darien ...

Home repairs: Which jobs come first? - CNN

Google Home Inspector News - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 10:26

Home repairs: Which jobs come first?
CNN
"There's no homeowner's manual that tells you when to do what," says Naperville, Ill., home inspector and structural engineer Mark Waldman. Emergencies aside, the project that could cause the most damage and expense if left unfixed is the priority.

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