“Oh wow, it takes that long?” That’s a common reaction we hear when we tell clients that a typical home inspection can take around 2-3 hours. There’s a common misconception that home inspectors just breeze through houses with a clipboard, checking boxes and moving on to the next job. That might have been true decades ago—but […]
Many homeowners choose to renovate their homes for various reasons. Be it to give it a new look, increase property value, address safety concerns, or just simply fulfill their specific needs. Renovation is always great for your home, but you have to approach it carefully. If not, things can go really wrong really fast and […]
The question of having a new construction home inspection performed can seem a little weird. After all, you hired a quality builder to craft your home, the city inspectors already came by and signed off on it. But one of the biggest mistakes you can make is to assume that the house is perfect just […]
Condos are the new hot sellers in the real estate marketplace. So much so that Palm Beach realtors are reporting a 5% increase in condo sales in 2023 alone. In fact, be it a first-time buyer or a multiple-property owner, condos are preferred by everyone. And this is for obvious reasons, as from increased affordability […]
Mortgages are becoming one of the most popular ways to finance a new home. So much so that Bankrate figures suggest over 1.52 million households took a residential loan in the last quarter of 2022. And for obvious reasons as lenders have of late introduced quite rewarding terms. But if there’s one question both new […]
Residential properties, including family homes and condos, among others, are the hot sellers on the real estate market. And among all mortgage options, conventional loans have turned out to be an overwhelmingly favorite method of financing a new home. Not to mention, a lot of existing homeowners are also looking to conventional mortgages for refinancing, […]
You’ll agree when we say that a home inspection is the most crucial test to understand a home’s robustness and longevity. In fact, be it purchasing a home or undertaking repairs and renovations, an inspection report is considered the benchmark for deciding the best course of action. And that’s exactly why an overwhelming majority of […]
A complete home inspection is considered the gold standard to learn about the build quality and longevity of a home, among others. So much so that almost every homebuyer seeks to conduct an inspection before making a purchase. In fact, thorough home inspections are considered even more crucial when purchasing older homes since they’re more […]
My goal – is to ensure, after reading this blog, you don’t have to search for “What is a home inspection?” anymore! For centuries, prospective buyers have sought insight into properties unseen with the help of trusted advisors. In the Middle Ages, the local blacksmith may have accompanied you inside the thatched cottage to ensure […]