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11-Month Builder Warranty Inspection

Yes, your newly built home still needs to be inspected.  WHAT IS AN 11-MONTH NEW HOME WARRANTY INSPECTION? When a brand new home gets built from the ground up, most builders will offer a one-year home warranty on the new home. So, as members of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors we have a personal commitment […]

$1000 BEST BUY Gift Card Annual Giveaway

Better Reporting, Better Experience, Guaranteed FREE stuff! Enter referral information for anyone you know that needs any of our Home Inspection Services and automatically enter to win a $1000 Gift Card from BEST BUY! Drawing will be the December 1st.    

$100 Home Depot Gift Cards Monthly Giveaway

Better Reporting, Broader Experience, Guaranteed FREE stuff! Enter referral information for anyone you know that needs any of our Home Inspection Services and automatically enter to win a $100 Gift Card from THE HOME DEPOT. Drawing will be the 15th of every month.

10 Ways a Realtor Can Benefit From a Pre-Listing Home Inspection

You may be familiar with a buyer’s home inspection as a box that must be checked in order to sell your house. However, a pre-listing home inspection is a tool that numerous sellers use to preemptively identify issues that a buyer may find. This is a proactive approach in preventing a potential deal from falling […]

20 Benefits of Getting a Pre-Listing Home Inspection

You may be familiar with a buyer’s home inspection as a box that must be checked in order to sell your house. However, a pre-listing home inspection is now a tool that numerous sellers use to preemptively identify issues that a buyer may find. This prevents a potential deal from falling through. Here are 20 […]

How to Conserve Water

We take our water supply for granted, yet water is limited. Only 1% of the world’s water can be used for drinking. Nearly 97% of the world’s water is salty or otherwise undrinkable, and the remaining 2% are locked in ice caps and glaciers. There is no “new” water: whether our source of water is […]

12 Types of Mold Found in Homes

Mold can be a toxic and dangerous living substance that grows in very specific conditions. Mold typically thrives in damp and dark environments where temperatures range from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Mold can occur in your home, car, office, or any other structure you and your family spend time in. It is vital to […]

The Importance of Getting a New Construction Home Inspection

If you’re buying a new construction home, you might assume that a home inspection isn’t necessary. After all, you had the house built from scratch and customized to your exact needs! Wouldn’t a home inspection waste your time and money? That depends on how you look at it: For many, a home inspection can provide […]

15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Have

The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI Home Inspector during your next inspection about other tools that they might find useful! 1.  Plunger A clogged sink or toilet is one of the most inconvenient household problems you can face. With a plunger […]