Do you want to buy a foreclosure?

Seems the latest Real Estate Trend is to buy a Foreclosure and save a ton of money. Do you really save in the end? Many say NO!!!!! ... to pay close attention to the following 5 potential problems thanks to Popular Mechanics. 1. MOLD ... in to inspect those homes, Heaphy said, mold is the number one enemy he finds. "We see walls black [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 13:53:56

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Home Inspectors - Beware Of Mold Lawsuits!

Home Inspectors - Beware Of Mold Lawsuits! Posted in October 30th, 2008 Category:Homes Let us start by saying that mold inspection is not an exact science and its detection can be quite tricky. Mold likes to play hide and seek. In this business one cannot assume [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 15:31:30

Best Florida Real Estate Home Buying Tips

by katie George Indeed, this is the exciting time to look for a home, knowing that there are arrays of homes in the market ... was inspected against mold as well. If the home passes the inspection then you can now continue [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 10:21:28

Now that we're covered in snow and ice, PEMCO insurance and local professionals have a few tips for preventing flooding and water damage at home ... , owner of Precision Home Inspection. "That could lead to mold problems, which are very serious." • [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 21:56:01

Re: landlord and tenants

Re: landlord and tenants (Dallas Broker) - 15 minutes 46 seconds ago Ask an Expert (3 viewing) Any questions? ... ) - 07/27/08 05:26 PM Home Inspection Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (CALLDAVE) - 08/17/08 07 [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 19:55:15

Is this floor joist right?

Is this floor joist right? by Robert Runchey Today 09:35 AM ... Association of Home Inspectors Exterior Siding, Cladding, Stucco, Veneer, Windows, Doors ... and Safety: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection femto-TECH Mold, Radon, Lead [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 18:20:17

The Home Inspection

I don't know if any of you have ever bought an old house and had to endure a rigorous home inspection, but if you have, can you answer one question? ... ? Completely unthinkable, unless your kids particularly like playing with mold.""You have a cedar shake ... inspection COMPLETELY FREAKED ME OUT. Like, I had to have a scoop of ice cream immediately just [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 04:22:27

Houston Is Host To More Than Football.

Houston, Texas: By it’s mere location along the gulf coast of the United States, makes it more vulnerable to mold invasion than other, ... or existing home there, you’ll want to strongly consider a Houston mold inspection service to perform a thorough going over of the property. Potentially-dangerous molds such as aspergillus [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 21:11:17

Mold In The House

Molds can still be there in your home when there is no prominent signal of their presence. Mildews are so small that you cannot see them ... necessary when you buy new home. Especially if you have crawl space moisture. Mold growth may not leave any ... . And they make full use of their size; they float in air and spread around. Mold inspection [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 15:07:42

Discovering Unwanted Molds Through Mold Inspection

Mold is a type of fungus that usually grows on plants and fibers and is most often associated with damp, musty locations such as bathrooms, ... basements and attics. Mold travels through the air as tiny spores that make it almost invisible to our naked eye, which like to make their home in wet areas where ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 18:00:04

Re: the inevitable downward spiral of the bpo world....

Re: the inevitable downwar... (Lor63) - 1 minute 46 seconds ago Relocations (2 viewing) ... Home Inspection (1 viewing) Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 966 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (Paul Oaks) - Yesterday [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 07:07:51

Re: THANK YOU!!!!

Re: THANK YOU!!!! (MadHatter) - 18 minutes 3 seconds ago Relocations (1 viewing) ... Home Inspection Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (CALLDAVE) - 08/17/08 07:10 PM [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 00:22:20

GFCI being used as a switch ???

GFCI being used as a switch... by Ted Menelly Today 12:49 PM ... Inspection femto-TECH Mold, Radon, Lead, Asbestos, IAQ, Termites, Protective Clothing ... For Home Inspections & Commercial Inspections Conducive Conditions by Jerry Peck 12-06-2008 07 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 20:03:29

Banks Slashing Prices to Unload Foreclosures

If you are looking for a deal in Phoenix and are thinking about purchasing a bank owned (REO) ... the appraisal-a failed appraisal based on the condition of the home (missing A/C, mold, missing appliances ... inspection period. If 10 days is not long enough, extend the inspection period when you submit [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 03:38:13

GFI Outlet Controlling Multiple Locations

GFI Outlet Controlling... by Jim Zborowski Today 04:27 AM ... 655 6,113 Environmental, Pests, Health and Safety: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection femto-TECH Mold, Radon, Lead, Asbestos, IAQ, Termites, Protective Clothing [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 10:44:15

Re: Ocwen Frustration

Re: Ocwen Frustration (CanDo) - 3 minutes 43 seconds ago Relocations (2 viewing) ... :26 PM Home Inspection Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (CALLDAVE) - 08/17/08 07:10 PM [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 02:47:01

Please explain scorched nuetral.

Please explain scorched... by Gunnar Alquist Yesterday 09:08 PM ... 761 7,363 Environmental, Pests, Health and Safety: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection femto-TECH Mold, Radon, Lead, Asbestos, IAQ, Termites, Protective Clothing [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 02:56:19

What Documents Does a Buyer Need to Buy Real Estate?

Can a buyer represent himself when he purchases real estate from a FSBO or from a listing agent? ... Estate Agency Pamphlet Lead Paint Hazards Pamphlet Mold, Moisture, and Your Home Seller Disclosure ... Certificate For Your Protection: Get a Home Inspection For Sale By Owner Addendum Snohomish County “Right [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 04:58:41

2008 NEC : Hard wired appliance (110v) - switch OK as disconnect

2008 NEC : Hard wired... by Darin Ginther Today 01:50 PM ... 816 8,426 Environmental, Pests, Health and Safety: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection femto-TECH Mold, Radon, Lead, Asbestos, IAQ, Termites, Protective Clothing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:01:13

Double pole 220 volt breaker used for 110 circuit

Double pole 220 volt breaker... by Barry Lewis Today 08:30 PM ... Inspection femto-TECH Mold, Radon, Lead, Asbestos, IAQ, Termites, Protective Clothing ... For Home Inspections & Commercial Inspections Conducive Conditions by Jerry Peck 12-06-2008 07 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 18:09:59

Re: Preservation companies

Re: Preservation companies (Lor63) - Today at 05:36 AM Relocations (1 viewing) ... Home Inspection (1 viewing) Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (CALLDAVE) - 08/17/08 07:10 PM [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 10:36:11

Re: TRANZON

Re: TRANZON (bristowVA) - 36 minutes 44 seconds ago Relocations (2 viewing) ... Home Inspection (1 viewing) Forum for discussing issues relating to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD!!! Can ... (CALLDAVE) - 08/17/08 07:10 PM [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 16:26:26

How to Stop and / or Prevent Mold from Growing in My Attic

Mold growing in the attic does not necessarily cause your house air contamination. However, it usually becomes an issue when discovered during the home inspection. In addition, depending on the mold contamination extent, correcting the problem could make a significant hole [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 11:45:40

How to Stop and / or Prevent Mold from Growing in My Attic

Mold growing in the attic does not necessarily cause your house air contamination. However, it usually becomes an issue when discovered during the home inspection. In addition, depending on the mold contamination extent, correcting the problem could make a significant hole [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 22:35:16

Taos Real Estate Inspectors

First, it is important that you know that home inspection is not a licensed activity in New Mexico ... and mold presence if requested.  Septic function test only, no excavation.  Well inspection. Steve ... of certification associations, some are not.  Always ask if they have some type of Errors and Omissions Insurance [more...]

Date: 2008-08-31 14:03:58

Strange location for expansion joint

Strange location for... by Jerry Peck Today 08:36 AM ... Inspection femto-TECH Mold, Radon, Lead, Asbestos, IAQ, Termites, Protective Clothing ... 270 2,737 Building Interior: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection Cost [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 17:12:27

Cellulose Insulation on Dirt ???

Just got back from in inspection this afternoon. 12 year old home, upscale neighborhood, no major issues ... anything that appeared like mold, but common sense says that moist dirt and little bits of chewed ... with dirt, if any Thanks Clint White Structural Integrity Home Inspection [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 01:52:03

Five General mistakes of home buyers

1. Everyone has heard the cardinal rule of real estate: location, location, location. It holds true today as much as ever ... to obtain financing, unacceptible defects in property as revealed by the inspection, and any other ... are not tax deductible. 5. Be sure to have a qualified home inspector check the home for mold [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 09:59:34

Mold Inspection & Removal Basics

Due to the recent bad weather and storm surge related to Hurricane Ike, ... by workers pretending to be mold remediation experts. Learn how to protect your finances, your home ... Galveston mold removal services have become one of the most in-demand needs in the area [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 13:09:03

Call a Halifax Home Inspector - Your Dream Home May Be Sick!

by Robert Harris Before you make an offer on that home of your dreams, ... . Engaging the services of a Halifax home inspection professional will put your mind at ease. They are well trained to spot any potentially harmful substances or materials, including: MOLD AND MILDEW No home [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 13:37:16

Is Your Dream Home Sick - Halifax Home Inspector To The Rescue!

by Robert Harris Before you make an offer on that home of your dreams, ... . Engaging the services of a Halifax home inspection professional will put your mind at ease. They are well trained to spot any potentially harmful substances or materials, including: MOLD AND MILDEW No home [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 13:07:23

What Really Matters…

Hey Readers, I had an experience during a recent inspection that got me thinking about buyers’ expectations for their home inspection ... . For example, I am a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, and I use ... . A faucet leaking, that might lead to damaged flooring or future mold growth. 3. Safety hazards [more...]

Date: 2008-07-27 04:14:18

Nightmare on your street! Don't let the To Do list do You in!

Nightmare on your street! Don't let the To Do list do You in! Via Kimo Stowell (Home Staging & Interiors JDS Consulting) ... scare off potential buyers that an inspection might reveal: roofing, electrical, mold, plumbing ... before initiating an inspection. However, as is sometimes the case, an unknown issue can arise [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 05:53:02

The Million Dollar Man

This is incredible news!  In a year where Republicans are having trouble raising money, Keith Fimian is breaking the mold and has now amassed a campaign war chest over $1 million.  While ... , and entrepreneur.  He founded U.S. Inspect, the nation’s largest provider of home inspection services [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 02:54:27

Cutting Costs and Increasing Profits on a House Flip

Anyone wholesaling property will want to keep their costs down and profits high ... the average homeowner terrified of possible black mold in a home. Plus, it’s really hard ... over the property you’ll be signing papers on. A home inspection can ensure that the property [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 03:25:22

Do Not Pass Go Without an Inspection

Do Not Pass Go Without an Inspection By Kathy Tyson October 14th, 2008 Posted in Home Inspections, ... wood destroying organism” (aka termite) inspector found mold underneath due partly to the absence [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 21:22:00

Use Caution When Buying Foreclosures: Mold Testing Issues May be Lurking

Knowing as much as you can about the home is very important ... may forgo the inspection process, especially if they feel the price is good and it’s just a cosmetic ... are mold inspections and testing. Matawan, NJ (PRWEB) January 19, 2009 — For anyone considering [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 11:39:51

Easy to-do mold removal tips

The black mold, being a toxic and dangerous allergen should be immediately removed from your homes and premises ... it hard detecting them by yourself. Hiring a mold expert will ensure a thorough inspection and detection ... have to be carefully given attention to. So is there such a way as “safely removing the black mold?” How [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 12:44:41

Re: REO Slowdown?

Re: REO Slowdown? (savvycyn) - 23 minutes 30 seconds ago Relocations Forum For Obtaining and Exchanging Relocation Information and Ideas ... to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 23:45:02

4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Santa Cruz Real Estate

Buying a new home is a big decision. Your home is your greatest financial asset ... with homes. What appears to be beautiful stucco can disguise a rotting wood frame. A fresh coat of paint can cover mold and water damage behind a wall. This is why you should always have a home inspected [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 00:02:20

5 Problems to Check for Before Buying a Foreclosed Home

Hundreds of families, and real estate investors, are purchasing more and more foreclosed homes as they can typically be purchased for a fraction of ... problems thanks to Popular Mechanics. 1. MOLD These organisms love water—so they love humid ... by foreclosures after the housing market collapse. When he goes in to inspect those homes, Heaphy [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 22:11:00

Clean Up In The Trailer Park.

The last time I was at my parents’ house for the weekend, I helped my Dad do some yard work so that he could get things done quicker ... inspections of all the homes, and if there’s ANYTHING that’s wrong, management sends out letters ... out in quite a few places, and there was green mold crawling up the sides of the house. The house looked [more...]

Date: 2008-07-17 01:38:22

Problems with Certain Promises During Escrow

by Hal James Buying and selling a home is complicated enough without raising legal issues. Still, the law is there for a reason ... , but then an issue comes up in an inspection. The parties usually orally agree to a solution only ... . After a month, you reach a deal with a buyer. A home inspector reports the presence of mold [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 13:21:11

Boise Real Estate Info - Crawlspace Moisture

I dealt with three home inspections this week and two of them turned up moisture in the crawlspaces ... passed the building department’s final inspection, but I have seen this situation many times ... the layer of clay). Good In a worst-case scenario, crawlspace moisture can result in toxic mold [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 18:21:26

Favorite Local Vendor - Ductz

There’s some disagreement in the general public about whether cleaning your home’s ducts is actually worthwhile ... cleaning, saying it improves overall circulation and even prevents the build up of microbes and mold ... the ducts during a buyer’s inspection negotiation, or BINSR period. We used Ductz Indoor Air [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 02:26:37

ESA course and certification

Good Morning to all! Has anyone taken the ESA course for CMI and CMA and is it worth it? Mold issues have become very prevalent here and I feel additional education is necessary to keep up with other inspectors and the times. Thanks, Jim Murphy Antebellum Home Inspection, LLC. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 14:00:26

Re: any updates for PAS?

Re: any updates for PAS? (PacificBreeze) - Today at 12: ... to Home Inspections Moderator: Inspectorjeff 104 967 Re: Help with MOLD [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 05:42:36

Proper Attic Ventilation is a Must

On a recent home Inspection the question of a heated attic came up. In this particular house the attic heated to over 120 degrees ... Year Roof Shingles will deteriorate in 8-10 years from the underlying heat; 2. Mold can form [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 13:53:15

Florida REO Preservation Experts

GENESIS TOTAL HOME SERVICES INC. Call Bill McCullough (561) 574-8186 bmccullough@genhomeservices ... Removal, Landscaping, Drywall, Water Damage, Mold Inspections & Removal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:29:24

Why Home Paramount Bugs Me

By Karen As if I’m some deadbeat, Home Paramount Pest Control just sent me a “3rd Notice” requesting payment for my annual termite warranty and ... I couldn’t tell if those black specks were really mold or bug droppings. In 2004, I did buy ... inspection. But my warranty doesn’t expire for another month. We’ve played this game for years [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 18:59:50

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