Est. Reading Time: 6 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector October is Fire Prevention Month! It’s a great time to refresh your memory about important fire prevention measures in your home, and to check those smoke alarms! Even as Home Inspectors who look for the presence of smoke alarms during every inspection, it’s […]
Est. Reading Time: 8 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Licensed Home Inspector Sewer Scopes When it comes to a general home inspection, it’s important to understand what is included in the inspection and what areas are not included or what limitations there are. We joke that one good way to know what we can’t inspect
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Est. Reading Time: 7 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Certified Professional Home Inspector Oftentimes during a home inspection, I am asked if the home contains any of “The Big Three”: asbestos, lead, or mold. This is a hard question to answer and is more involved than a simple yes or no. Since these tend to be
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Est. Reading Time: 4 minutes Written by Britney Ahlmann, Director of Operations Many cities in the Twin Cities area require that a Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH) Evaluation is completed prior to listing a property for sale. These evaluations are also referred to as Time of Sale (TOS) and Point of Sale (POS), depending
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Est. Reading Time: 4 minutes Written by Jake Miller, Certified Professional Home Inspector One of the biggest purchases of most peoples’ lives is a family home. Most people spend years saving money for a down payment, hours and even days looking at online listings and in person showings, and then finally it happens: You
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Written by Jake Miller, Certified Professional Home Inspector Est. Reading Time: 6 minutes Source: MN Dept of Health Seven years ago my family and I decided to move closer to Minneapolis in search of the perfect house for our growing family. When we found the home we loved the most, we had a home inspection.
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Est. Reading Time: 3 minutes Written by: Jake Miller, Certified Professional Home Inspector Have you ever had a light bulb moment? You know what I’m talking about: When you walk into a room and all of a sudden an idea hits you and a light bulb turns on in your head. That hit me not
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Est. Reading Time: 5 minutes After almost a year of living in a newly constructed home, you will have one more crucial inspection: The 11-month home inspection. Minnesota builders offer a 1-year warranty on new home constructions, but it’s up to the homeowner to bring up any issues to the builder prior to the warranty’s
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Est. Reading Time: 3 minutes Trees are wonderful aspects of your home’s property, as they provide shade, food, and shelter for animals, as well as improve curb appeal. While trees have many benefits, it is also important to have a full understanding of their health, and the possible risks they may add to your property.
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If you are searching for a new home, there are a few things at the top of your mind: does the space fit your needs? Could you see yourself living in it? Is it clean and could it meld with your personal style? But most importantly, you want to know: is the home safe? That
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