Often I am asked by clients if I inspect structure. Many new homebuyers do not know what structure is or how it can be very important to have an inspector that knows what to look for with regards to structural defects. Structural problems may cost the buyer thousands of dollars to ...
Possible bomb within your home
Would you believe a simple device costing less than $25.00 installed improperly could level your house? This device resides on your hot water heater / tank . It's a temperature pressure relief valve (TPRV) which should be located within the top 6 inches of your hot water tank ...
Protecting the Client
Update on the following article, this house became a tear down. During a recent home inspection came across a situation in the foundation walls that was a cause for concern. I noticed three of the four corners the block wall foundation had separation. By itself this is not a major ...
Important Dates
The purpose of this report is to educate the buyer on homes built prior to 1977, on possible safety and health hazards. Please note, the pictures within this report are from homes inspected within the last three months of this year. This is a reminder; these products are still in use ...
Short Sales
by Nick Gromicko and Rob London A "short sale" is a real estate sales transaction in which the seller's mortgage lender agrees to accept a payoff of less than the balance owed on a property's loan. This typically happens when a borrower can’t pay the remainder of the mortgage loan on ...
Buying a Foreclosure
by Nick Gromicko and Rob London Purchasing foreclosed homes in desirable areas at below-market values can be a sound investment strategy. Appreciation on their original prices may be tax-free. Buying foreclosed rental properties can provide positive cash flow, as well as valuable tax ...
Helpful Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Courtesy of InterNACHI If you want to build a new home, there are things you need to know before you begin. Learn about construction standards and about buying land, so you know your rights. MPS Supplementing Model Building Codes The Minimum Property Standards (MPS) establish certain minimum ...
10 Easy Ways to Save Money and Energy in Your Home
Courtesy of InterNACHI By Nick Gromicko, Ben Gromicko, and Kenton Shepard Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very ...
