real estate – Confident Home Inspection

How to Be a Good Landlord

Good advice from one of the most experience property inspectors around, Nick Gromicko.

Final Walk-Through Items

Before you sign on the dotted line, use this handy checklist to find out the real condition of your new home. You might even need the seller to get out a broom!

Credit Reports and Loans

If you’re buying a home soon, you may want to check your credit score beforehand. Here’s an easy guide to what’s in it and why.

Clean Thy Gutters

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Basement Bedroom Egress

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We often tell clients and trainees, “Trust your nose.” If you like being in a home, it’s more likely to be safe. If you can’t stand the smell, it’s likely worth finding out why. Allergens can be hidden, but often our sneezer finds them quickly. Those suffering from asthma also can sense air quality issues.Continue reading “Allergens in the Home”

Moisture Makers in the Home

Controlling moisture is the only way to control indoor mold growth, and controlling it also helps with pests and other issues. You may not know that the following activities and appliances add moisture to indoor air: Running dishwasher Drying firewood indoors Standing water in the foundation/crawlspace area Showering and running the tub Humidifier use VentingContinue reading “Moisture Makers in the Home”

Mold in Your Home?

Often clients are bewildered by the presence of mold. “How could this happen?!?” But truly, when we understand how mold grows, it actually happens very easily. Our partner organization, InterNACHI, has a helpful paper on indoor mold. They explain: It is impossible to get rid of all mold and mold spores indoors. Some mold sporesContinue reading “Mold in Your Home?”

The Value of a Mold Inspection

From a recent client, The rental management company is reimbursing me for rent and security deposit. I couldn’t thank you enough for all of your help. I will recommend you to anyone who could benefit from your detailed inspections. Thank you again!!!!! Please let me know if there is anywhere I can leave a reviewContinue reading “The Value of a Mold Inspection”

Kickout Flashing

Though we don’t see much stucco in this area, here is a helpful diagram of the proper step and kickout flashings for a roof intersecting a side wall: