Home inspections are a critical part of the home buying and selling process, offering a comprehensive evaluation of a property’s condition. However, it’s essential to consider how the changing seasons can influence the inspection process and outcomes. The Impact of Winter Winter can be particularly challenging for home inspections in colder regions. Snow and ice… Read more »
What are some signs you need a new roof? Well, for starters, consider the roof’s age. Most roofs last between 20 and 25 years, so if the roof hasn’t been replaced in several decades, it might be time to call First Choice Inspectors to come take a look and see about a possible replacement. Have… Read more »
When owning a home, there are many cautions that should be taken to keep you and your family safe. Carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless toxic flammable gas, is often emitted as part of the fumes of fuel. Difficult to detect, this poisonous gas can be leaked from cars, stoves, fireplaces, grills, furnaces and more. Many… Read more »
Perhaps the best benefit of buying a foreclosed home is its price. Because it’s foreclosed, someone or some entity, like a bank, is trying to get rid of it. Therefore, they’re willing to sell it at a bargain price. Many people have enjoyed buying foreclosed homes that were once selling for, say, $400,000 for…$150,000. Now… Read more »
Leader-Telegram publishes can article about how the location of cracks can reveal what is happening to your foundation. Wall cracks appear as the result of overloading, settlement or heaving, which may give you information on what is going on with the foundation. Vertical cracks are often caused by “settlement of the home, soil compacting and… Read more »
Mike Holmes from Leader-Post speaks about the current trend is definitely moving towards green products and options. The green movement is still so new that it is hard to know which regulations and certifications are the legitimate ones. This is still so new that the one green move that is full proof is the switch… Read more »
Dan Steward from RIS Media writes about the importance of not forgetting a home inspection after the construction of a new home. Many homebuyers have the false belief that new homes should be flawless, when that is never the case. The issues found in new homes are different than the problems with resale homes. When… Read more »
In a column in the Chicago Tribune Ilyce Glink and Samuel Tamkin write about a crucial aspect of home buying, How to select a Home Inspector. “Question: What is best way to select a home inspector? What criteria should I use to select a good inspector? I want to make sure the house I buy… Read more »