The crazy things a home inspector finds

This first one is from a condo inspection.  The black hose attached to the PVC sink trap under the kitchen sink was for the washing machine.  Notice that it attaches after the trap.  Needless to say, while I was running the kitchen sink, I was smelling...

Warranties vs. Guarantees

First off, I will apologize for the pause in posting.  The last couple of weeks have been very busy.  Part of the reason for that has been the announcement of the new “We’ll Buy Your Home” Guarantee by InterNACHI.  Anyone who...

Flippers vs. Floppers

With all the TV shows about flipping houses today, it seems that everyone thinks they can do it too.  While the TV shows show some of the problems the flippers run into, they don’t show all the details and planning that go into a good flip.  And trust me,...

Lead Paint Inspections and Testing

Are you buying a home built before 1978?  Maybe you live in one currently.  If so, please read on. Lead was a common additive to paint up until it was banned from use in residential housing.  As a paint additive, it worked great.  Unfortunately,...
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