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How Mold Affects Your Health and Property Value

How Mold Affects Your Health and Property Value

The usual image of mold consists of tiny black or green growths that appear mainly in moist areas of bathrooms or basements. Mold may appear as just an eyesore, but it actually causes serious health problems while reducing your property’s resale value. Understanding how mold affects health and your property’s value prompts you to take […]

What Every Michigan Homeowner Needs to Know About Radon Levels

What Every Michigan Homeowner Needs to Know About Radon Levels

Homeowners in Michigan don’t care much about the air quality in their houses. In fact, most of us are unaware of a dangerous substance stealthily hidden in our homes: radon. This naturally occurring radioactive gas is colorless and odorless and is formed from the decomposition of uranium in soil. Understanding radon levels in your home […]

Top 5 Red Flags to Look for in a Home Inspection Report

Top 5 Red Flags to Look for in a Home Inspection Report

In a home inspection, an inspector examines the whole building and makes a detailed home inspection report. The report states the health of all structural and functional components of a building. After examination of all components of a building, the inspection report may raise several red flags. What Does it Mean by Red Flags in […]

The Importance of a Home Inspection: How to Avoid Costly Repairs

The Importance of a Home Inspection: How to Avoid Costly Repairs

Buying a home is probably one of the largest investments people make in their lifetime. Buyers should ensure the property is in a good state before signing a contract. This is where a home inspection comes in handy, as understanding the value of a home inspection can save you from other costs later on. This […]

Who Schedules a Home Inspection: the Buyer or the Seller?

Who Schedules a Home Inspection: the Buyer or the Seller?

A home inspection is one of the wisest things to do when buying or selling a house. It helps to prevent any unpleasant surprises about the property’s condition you are buying. However, there’s often some confusion about the logistics of this inspection, specifically, who schedules home inspection? Will it be buyer or seller? So, let’s […]

The Most Common Home Inspection Findings and How to Address Them

The Most Common Home Inspection Findings and How to Address Them

The excitement of acquiring a new home is always exciting. But before you finalize the deal, one crucial step stands between you and your new home: the home inspection. It helps you make a more informed buying decision. When inspecting a home, an inspector will cover everything from roof to floor and evaluate what could […]

6 Most Common Electric Mistakes Found in Home Inspections

6 Most Common Electric Mistakes Found in Home Inspections

Significant electrical problems appear during home buying and selling, which you should be wary of. During your home inspection, you can find potential safety risks and avoid expensive future repairs. Unfortunately, electrical mistakes are common, and many go unnoticed until it’s too late.  These mistakes harm the safety and efficiency of electrical systems in your […]

How Does A Home Inspector Evaluate An HVAC System?

How Does A Home Inspector Evaluate An HVAC System?

When entering a house, one of the most desirable feelings should be a feeling of being warm when it’s cold or cool when it is hot. But have you ever wondered what makes it possible? That’s right, it’s the HVAC system.  At the heart of any modern home’s climate control, the HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation, […]

When to Walk Away After Home Inspection

When to Walk Away After Home Inspection

Buying a home is fun, but it also comes with stress. After the house selection, the stages of making the offer, negotiations, and then, there is a home inspection. A home inspection will identify various problems with the property, which will help you make a decision. What decision, you might ask? The decision to walk […]