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Home 101: Protect yourself against electrocution at home
Elmira Star-Gazette, NY
By Harley Campbell and Dave Davies • June 19, 2009 While these situations may catch the eye of a home inspector, none of them are as scary to us as something we see on a much too regular basis - something that poses an immediate danger to the occupants ...

Moldy Metropolis: Homeowners Struggle with Leaky Concrete
Chicago Public Radio, IL
Private home inspector Steve Hier is all too familiar with it. HIER: And here we have an even bigger crack. I asked Hier to come look at Elias's concrete-block walls. He traces a crack that zigzags through the mortar. Hier says he sees buildings like ...

Crack in uncovers major problem
WINKNEWS.com, FL
"Its not gonna collapse tonight, but given enough time it is a risk," home inspector Bruce Lunsford says. Holmes bought his Troon Lakes home new in 2001. A couple years later, he noticed a crack, but what he found underneath was much worse: a major ...

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Evangelical Christian marching in Idaho pride parade to encourage ...
Examiner.com
Munds, a 46 year-old home inspector, said other churches participating in the parade accept the homosexual lifestyle. "We're the first church with 'oppositional' views to be represented in the Pride Parade," Munds said. Munds will hand out bottles of ...

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Ask An Agent: How Can I Find a Good Home Inspector and Title ...
UrbanTurf, DC
by Mark Wellborn In this week's installment of Ask An Agent, a reader inquires about how to go about finding a good home inspector and title insurance company. Coldwell Banker's James Andrew Sands offers up some insight. Question: I am in the process ...

Are as is real estate contracts ok?
Jackson NJ Online, NJ
Another related aspect here is the home inspector who is often hired to give an opinion about the state the home is in. Sadly, many have lost a lot of money due to fraudulent individuals claiming to be professionals. So do not always trust a home ...

What should I look for when inspecting my roof for damage?
Frost Illustrated, IN
If you are not up to climbing on ladders, consult a licensed home inspector or roofing contractor to do the inspection for you. If you conduct a thorough inspection on a regular basis, you will save yourself a lot of money, time and frustration. ...

Nine stupid things buyers do to mess up their home purchase
Examiner.com
Every home should be inspected by a California CREIA (California Real Estate Inspection Association) approved home inspector. Living in California, termite inspections are a must. And, when buying a home in Pasadena, San Marino or any of the ...

Fake police warning
Leigh Journal, UK
•Don't keep large sums of cash in the home. Inspector Buckle added: “We are also keen to set up more Nominated Neighbour Schemes. These involve participants not talking or opening the door to any cold callers or allowing them entry to their home, ...

Location counts, but home needs to flow, inside and out
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA
Patience was important for them both: Rachel found several houses that she liked, but a surprising appraisal on one and a good home inspector who turned up some issues on others put those properties out of the running. “Scott and I have talked about ...

Prices, rates, tax credits make it great time to buy a first home
The Detroit News, MI
Then get a detailed estimate of repairs the home will need, based on a visit from an experience, certified home inspector, and budget for that, too. Finally, ditch the notion that your home will be an investment, even if it's a rock-bottom foreclosure. ...

It's a great time to buy your first home
The Detroit News, MI
Then get a detailed estimate of repairs the home will need, based on a visit from an experience, certified home inspector, and budget for that, too. Finally, ditch the notion that your home will be an investment, even if it's a rock-bottom foreclosure. ...

Healthy air is important in a home
Herald Times Reporter, WI
Your home inspector will check for carbon monoxide leaks when he checks your furnace. Formaldehyde vapor: Pressed wood cabinets, furniture and paneling using a formaldehyde-based resin can cause irritations of the skin and are suspected of harboring ...

Barry Stone: No one disclosed: Who s to blame?(
San Jose Mercury News,  USA
No one disclosed this to me: not my home inspector, the appraiser, the seller, or the agent. Do I have any recourse? 1) The home inspector, if he was sharp and experienced, should have advised you to consult the building department to verify permits ...

Barrier Roulette
In & Out of Anthem, North America
And one more thing before I go: Teach your kids to swim and watch them around water! io Chris Prickett is a real estate agent, general contractor and former home inspector. Contact the writer at chris [at] ioanthem.com.

Buyers beware of hidden defects
NewsOK.com, OK
As always, the best disclosure protection for home buyers is to hire the most thorough and experienced home inspector available. Even then, there may be concealed defects that remain undiscovered. But if the home inspector is a good one, very little is ...

Tips on choosing a home inspector
Seattle Times, United States
This week's topic is on choosing a home inspector. By DWIGHT BARNETT Q: I was watching a DIY show that featured a home inspector answering viewer's questions. The home inspector stated that the No. 1 problem with homes is drainage, yet when I asked ...

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Deck Collapses in Flat Rock; 5 Taken To Hospital
News Channel 7, SC
If you feel your porch or deck is deteriorating or are not sure if it can hold people, Tim Williams, who is a licensed general contractor as well as a licensed home inspector says you should hire either a structural engineer, general contractor, ...

Home buyers given advice
Quad City Times, IA
During the five sessions, students meet a Realtor and a representative from a lending agency. The series wraps up with the a home inspector accompanying the prospective homeowners to the residence they hope to purchase.

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10 things to look for in a realtor
Examiner.com
An agent with a network of professionals at their disposal can provide you with choices regarding a good handyman, insurance agent, mortgage broker, home inspector, real estate attorney, etc. It is helpful when an agent has a licensed assistant, ...