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House hunting means learning a lot of housing-related jargon. One term you might have heard get thrown around is “up to code,” but what does it actually mean, and are home inspectors checking for it? It seems confusing at first, but here’s what you need to know.   What does “up to code” mean? First,  … Read more

If you’re house hunting on a budget or love a major DIY project, it’s easy to romanticize the idea of buying a fixer-upper. But before you start fantasizing about renovations, it’s important to know whether the house you’re looking at has potential, or just the potential to become a headache. Here are some questions to  … Read more

Wondering if your house is settling can be, pun intended, unsettling. What causes a house to settle, and how can you spot the issues before they worsen? First of all, it helps to know what it means for a house to settle. Settling is a normal process that happens to every home as the framework  … Read more

What does it mean to “fail” a home inspection?  When you’re gearing up to get a home inspection, there might be a nagging worry in the back of your mind: what if I fail the inspection? The good news is that a home inspection isn’t like a pop quiz— I’m not there as an inspector  … Read more

As summer temperatures soar, so can energy bills. Thanks to high temperatures and inflation, home electricity bills are expected to hit a twelve-year high this summer. The good news is that before energy bills start making you sweat, there are some things you can do as a homeowner to mitigate the costs. Use fans with  … Read more

When you’re selling your home, some of the steps can start to sound repetitive. Appraisals and inspections look similar on the surface: an expert comes to look around the house and makes an assessment. So, what’s the difference? Appraisals and inspections both help determine your home’s value, but they do so in different and equally  … Read more

Moving into your new dream home is a happy and exciting occasion. But before you can get to that light at the end of the tunnel, you have to go through the process of selling your old home. And before THAT, you have to prep your home for sale. Sound overwhelming? It doesn’t have to  … Read more

Summer is just around the corner! As temperatures rise, you want your home to be somewhere you can cool off, so make sure your home is ready to beat the heat with these summer preparation tips. Check and clean your HVAC system There’s nothing worse than your air conditioner breaking down on an already-sweltering day.  … Read more

As the weather warms up, you may be itching to warm up your grill, too– after all, there’s no more delicious way to enjoy the sunshine than a good barbecue. While you’re perfecting your burger technique, make sure to keep yourself and your home safe with these barbecue do’s and don’ts!  BBQ Do’s DO have  … Read more

Let’s go back to the most basic of basics: you’re in the market for a home inspector because your real estate agent / best friend / trusted family member / this blog told you it’s a good idea. But you still have one question you’ve felt it’s too late to ask… what does a home  … Read more