Archive for April, 2010

Business briefly: April 28 – Wicked Local Plymouth

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Business briefly: April 28
Wicked Local Plymouth
The program will feature presentations from a real estate attorney, a Realtor, a mortgage professional, and a certified home inspector. ...

Truss system engineered to provide more than enough structural integrity – Hilton Head Island Packet

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Truss system engineered to provide more than enough structural integrity
Hilton Head Island Packet
A home inspector has questioned the integrity of roof truss systems at Sun City Hilton Head based on visual inspections of the systems. ...
Accreditation only part of restoring confidenceHilton Head Island Packet

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Successful, Schmuccessful, As Long As It Costs Too Much – Reason Online (blog)

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Reason Online (blog)

Successful, Schmuccessful, As Long As It Costs Too Much
Reason Online (blog)
I'm not the only one taking issue with The New York Times' wording today. Bill McBride at Calculated Risk, who is usually extremely circumspect about ...

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How do I save to buy a home? – Globe and Mail

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

How do I save to buy a home?
Globe and Mail
Talk to your lawyer and a home inspector or a real estate agent. They can advise you on all aspects of buying a home, including all of the costs. ...

Should we nationalize the ratings agencies? – Washington Post (blog)

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Should we nationalize the ratings agencies?
Washington Post (blog)
This is similar to rules in some but not all states where a home inspector is liable for any later repairs if they miss a defect in the house after they ...

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Chris Dodd’s carve-outs for cronies – New York Post

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

New York Post

Chris Dodd's carve-outs for cronies
New York Post
For example, your real-estate agent cannot, under RESPA, be paid a fee for steering you toward a certain home inspector, title company or other closing ...

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Sneaky costs behind buying a new home – Metro Canada – Toronto

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Sneaky costs behind buying a new home
Metro Canada - Toronto
Pass these on to the home inspector, most of whom will provide estimates for repair or replacement of common items. 6. Insurance: Necessary but often ...

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Plenty of options above and below the sink; filters easily take the taint and … – Kalamazoo Gazette – MLive.com

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com

Plenty of options above and below the sink; filters easily take the taint and ...
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Zolton Cohen is a Kalamazoo-based newspaper columnist and former American Society of Home Inspectors-certified home inspector. Write to Zolton B. Cohen, ...

Buying home from Mom? Don’t get sloppy – Bankrate.com

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Bankrate.com

Buying home from Mom? Don't get sloppy
Bankrate.com
While this is a friendly deal, you should consider hiring a home inspector to give you a clearer picture of the home's condition and any needed repairs, ...

Is 8 days enough time to buy this house? – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Is 8 days enough time to buy this house?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
That usually means hiring a home inspector, who can point out specific problems that could cost big bucks for the new owner. The New Jersey inspection ...