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OCRegister
FaceTime or face time? You can't do it all on your smartphone
OCRegister
Show up for the home inspection, at least at the very end when the inspector will give you a summary of his findings. That way you can see, touch, smell, and feel whatever the finding may be. You can also look the inspector and your Realtor in the eye ...

Miami Herald
State reverses decision to shield information from nursing home inspection reports
Miami Herald
Florida regulators decided Friday they will abandon the use of software that allowed them to heavily redact key words from nursing home inspection reports posted online, choosing instead to link to the more complete reports available on a federal site.
Nursing home problems? Florida helps hide, censor themOrlando Sentinel

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CapitalGazette.com
In your case, your electric panel should be replaced
CapitalGazette.com
We are selling our home and just had a home inspection. The home we have been in for over 20 years has a Federal Pacific electrical panel with which we have had no trouble but the home inspector said was dangerous and should be immediately replaced.

Infrastructure of house is crucial
NWAOnline
Pat Knight, training, licensing and inspection support manager of WIN Home Inspection, a national home inspection franchise, said to keep an eye on the roof as the seasons change, making sure the surface is free from debris and there is no damage.

Miami Herald
Florida hides details in nursing home inspection reports, but federal agencies don't
Miami Herald
Gov. Rick Scott widened his offensive Thursday against the Broward nursing home he blames for the deaths of 10 residents by setting up a tip line for information, but when it comes to access to the inspection reports of all nursing homes, the governor ...
At Least 8 Dead At Florida Nursing Home After IrmaNPR
Randy Katz, DO | Memorial Healthcare SystemMemorial Healthcare System
Video shows naked woman in sweltering nursing home where 8 diedCNN

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NJ.com (blog)
5 years after Sandy, Jersey victims see the future for those hit by Harvey and Irma | Di Ionno
NJ.com (blog)
"I bought it for $300,000 a year-and-a-half before the storm," he said. "The insurance company came in and told me the cracks and holes in the foundation existed before the storm. Luckily I had all my home inspection reports from when I bought it ...

8 things sellers should expect from their real estate agent
Inman.com
Especially in a competitive market, buyers will need to feel as though they're getting something extra, whether it be a membership to the local pool, a free home inspection or warranty or even free cooking classes to go along with that gourmet kitchen.

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Duluth News Tribune
From a different era: Northland family's water heater is dependability incarnate
Duluth News Tribune
Simple research on the internet revealed the average age of a tank-style water heater to be 10 to 20 years (according to the Florida-based McGarry and Madsen Home Inspection blog). "I've never had a hot water heater last more than seven years," Steve ...

$50 discount when you schedule your radon test with you home inspection from Idea Inspection! 315-730-6378
Auburn Citizen
Whether buying or selling a home, having a home inspection company you can trust to look out for your investment is key. With areas of expertise ranging from General Home Inspection to Roofing and Waterproofing, Ideal Inspection is the premier home ...

The Weekly Post
Being Prepared for Negotiations After the Home Inspection
The Weekly Post
A potential buyer has submitted an offer and you've accepted. However, the contingency is still looming; the home inspection. Usually, this is the time during a real estate transaction for negotiations. When the buyer finds out repairs are needed, they ...
Tips to resurrect a failed real estate negotiationGreen Bay Press Gazette

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Tehachapi News
Fall Home and Garden: S & S Inspections LLC offers home inspections
Tehachapi News
We are committed to delivering accurate, complete and easy to follow home inspection reports within 24 hours of completing the inspection. S & S Home Inspections LLC is totally licensed and insured and follows the ASHI Standard of Practice. I am very ...

Canada: Status Certificate - Resale Condos' Equivalent To Home Inspection
Mondaq News Alerts (registration)
Prudent home buyers do not skip the home inspection. Behind walls, carpets and ceilings, any number of unseen problems may lurk - from faulty electrical to foundation flaws. In a resale condo scenario, home inspections are rare, but there is an ...

Q&A: "Should I test for radon if the home already has a radon ...
Minneapolis Star Tribune
When a home already has an active radon mitigation system, is it even worth testing for radon? That's a great question. To answer that, allow me to share a quick ...

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RichmondBizSense
Accelerated sale lands $1.3M for auctioneer's home
RichmondBizSense
“One of the proactive things that we do with this (process) is we do a home inspection so we can disclose all items that need to be repaired,” Motley said. “The purchaser knew that going into the contract, so we didn't have to make any of those repairs ...

Noozhawk
Part 3: Home-Buying Tips From Coastal Housing Partnership
Noozhawk
Home inspection contingency. It is at the buyer's option to order a home inspection, but it is an important aspect of your transaction. A home inspector evaluates the structural, mechanical, electrical condition of the property you are purchasing. This ...

Zing! Blog by Quicken Loans (blog)
What to Expect After Accepting an Offer on Your Home
Zing! Blog by Quicken Loans (blog)
When you're selling your home, accepting an offer can feel like you've completed a major milestone – you're ready to take the next steps toward closing. Here are some different components and contingencies of an offer you can expect to see, as well as ...

USA TODAY
More Hudson Valley homebuyers making all-cash offers
USA TODAY
Their goal is to gut-renovate existing homes or to tear down and build anew, and as a result, they forgo the home inspection and appraisal, making their cash offer even stronger. One of such examples is found on Fox Meadow Road in Scarsdale. In 2016 ...

RisMedia.com (press release)
Home Inspections a Crucial Piece of the Real Estate Puzzle
RisMedia.com (press release)
It's money well spent and it's about being a smart buyer or seller,” says Larry Wallenstein, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Consultants Realty 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Wallenstein knows the true value and importance of a home inspection and the ...

WRIC
Things to consider when buying a home - WRIC.com
WRIC
A simple home energy audit can help detect leaks, mold or any moisture before closing on your new home.

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Noozhawk
Part 2: 30 Home-Buying Tips From Coastal Housing Partnership
Noozhawk
Coastal Housing Partnership, a nonprofit organization, works with a network of service partners (real estate agents, lenders, home inspection firms, residential developers) who offer savings on the cost of their services for employees of member companies.