When Considering a Foreclosed Home, What Do You Need To Know? Foreclosed homes have certain issues arise that are unique and may need to be examined differently. A foreclosed property can be either an investment or a good value for your new home. Learn more about Home MD inspections When buying a foreclosed
Hiring a Qualified, Professional Home Inspector Will Save You Both Time & Money During the home buying process, realtors will advise homebuyers to hire a home inspector. This is an important step in the process of buying a home. Even though it is an added expense, it is one that will help you avoid costly
When evaluating your potential purchase, what should you be looking for in a home inspection? Buying a house is a large investment. An important step in this purchase is having the home inspected by a qualified home inspector. When getting a home inspection, what are some common problems found by a home inspector? Read
What are the 5 Most Common Issues Found During a Home Inspection? Home Buyers hire home inspectors to examine their new home before the closing. Home Inspectors are trained professionals that will inspect numerous systems within the house to make sure it is in good physical condition and to identify any problems. Read more about common
Last month, our own Robb Johnson was interviewed as part of Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty’s ongoing Perpectives series. During this interview, hosted by Realtor Greg Fleischaker, Robb discussed a few items that homeowners and buyers alike should keep an eye out for during home inspections. 1. Electrical Systems: “From a safety standpoint, we see a
HomeMD was featured on the Louisville Real Estate podcast on September 30, 2015 in a Home Inspections edition. Greg Fleischaker interviewed Robb Johnson to discuss pest inspections, radon and mold testing and analysis, thermal imaging inspections and energy audits. You can listen to the podcast here.
You might not know it, but the integrity of your roof and gutter system can pose serious risks to the rest of your home. That’s right, something as simple as clogged gutters can lead to major foundation damage that will endanger your home, personal belongings and most importantly, your family’s health. Anything and everything from
According to the EPA, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers in the United States and can be linked to up to 20,000 lung cancer deaths a year. Although many homeowners have likely heard of radon, they do not necessarily know what it is or how it can harm their family. Here’s
18 things for you (or the handyman) to tackle now to help prepare your home for the warmer months and keep it in top shape. If you’re still trying to catch up on that precious hour of sleep you lost last weekend, you’re probably not thinking too much about starting those annual spring cleaning chores?and
Termites cause over $5 billion in property damage each year. Who hasn’t heard of termites? Sometimes they tunnel in through your home’s foundation. Sometimes they burrow through the walls. Full-blown infestations require expensive professional exterminators on top of repair costs. Steps can be taken to avoid these costs by preventing the wood-damaging pest from entering