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Home repairs: Which jobs come first? – CNN

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Home repairs: Which jobs come first?
CNN
"There's no homeowner's manual that tells you when to do what," says Naperville, Ill., home inspector and structural engineer Mark Waldman. Emergencies aside, the project that could cause the most damage and expense if left unfixed is the priority.

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Your Place: More about dampness in Shore home – Philadelphia Inquirer

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Your Place: More about dampness in Shore home
Philadelphia Inquirer
Home inspector/engineer Harry Gross in Cherry Hill reminded me that we once talked about sealing off the crawl-space vents with vapor barrier and insulated walls as the best approach for this region. But when there is a lot of moisture, as there may be ...

DILLHYON v. DUNN – Leagle.com

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

DILLHYON v. DUNN
Leagle.com
4 The inspection contingency of the Offer to Purchase provided that the offer was "contingent upon a Wisconsin registered home inspector performing a home inspection of the Property, and an inspection, by a qualified independent inspector, ...

DILLHYON v. DUNN – Leagle.com

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

DILLHYON v. DUNN
Leagle.com
4 The inspection contingency of the Offer to Purchase provided that the offer was "contingent upon a Wisconsin registered home inspector performing a home inspection of the Property, and an inspection, by a qualified independent inspector, ...

7 deadly sins of property investment – Moneyweb.co.za

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

7 deadly sins of property investment
Moneyweb.co.za
However, it is always advisable to have a professional home inspector to take a look at the property. “A professional inspector will be able to spot any problems that may otherwise go unnoticed, such as the structural integrity of the property.

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7 deadly sins of property investment – Moneyweb.co.za

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

7 deadly sins of property investment
Moneyweb.co.za
However, it is always advisable to have a professional home inspector to take a look at the property. “A professional inspector will be able to spot any problems that may otherwise go unnoticed, such as the structural integrity of the property.

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Ask the Home Inspectors: Why even order a home inspection? – Victoria Advocate

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Ask the Home Inspectors: Why even order a home inspection?
Victoria Advocate
Instead of hiring a home inspector, though, the couple opted to save a bit of money and rely on knowledge gained from those do-it-yourself shows. They toured each room, turned on a few faucets, fired up the air conditioner and deemed everything seemed ...

Ask the Home Inspectors: Why even order a home inspection? – Victoria Advocate

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Ask the Home Inspectors: Why even order a home inspection?
Victoria Advocate
Instead of hiring a home inspector, though, the couple opted to save a bit of money and rely on knowledge gained from those do-it-yourself shows. They toured each room, turned on a few faucets, fired up the air conditioner and deemed everything seemed ...

State disciplines area bank, doctors, others – Carmi Times

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

State disciplines area bank, doctors, others
Carmi Times
Mark Anderson, Newton - home inspector license (450-001016) placed in refuse to renew status for his failure to exercise reasonable diligence in the development, reporting or communication of a home inspection report. Steve Glen, Odin - (unlicensed) ...

Four Problems to Look for Before Buying an Older Home – Patch.com

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Four Problems to Look for Before Buying an Older Home
Patch.com
The wisest thing to do before buying an older home is to have it thoroughly inspected by a professional home inspector. Then, calculate exactly how much time and money it'll take to renovate the home so it matches the vision in your head.