Mark's Home Inspection Blog

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During the past couple of weeks of horrible weather in Ohio, I was given the opportunity to do a little Web-Surfing and came across some totally weird houses.  I imagine that these houses are pretty special to the people that designed them and/or live in them but it got me wondering, could anybod...

If you are shopping for a new house, you should do more than just "look around"  You should try and inspect the house thoroughly to determine if it is going to cost you money down the road.  Of course, before you close Escrow, you should hire a professional Home Inspector to do a complete inspect...

It's a snow day for me YECH!  So I thought I would share one of my pet peeves with all of you...I wouldn't really mind if our government was spending their own money, however, it really get my dander up to see them wasting my money!  Point in fact, I recently read about ex-congressmen that had be...

Feel free to pass this information along to anyone that you think could benefit from it!Surviving a Home InspectionDepending on what side of the fence that you're on, a Home Inspection could be something that you welcome or dread.  From a buyer's standpoint, it is an opportunity to lower the aski...

If anyone would like to pass these tips along to a client or associate, please feel free. 20 Steps to Help You Sell Your Home1.       Make the Most of that First ImpressionA well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted - or at le...

Facts that everyone should know about wood destroying insects, especially termites...Wood destroying insects and other organisms can cause serious problems in the wood structural components of a house and may go undetected for a long period of time.   New Construction   All chemical soil treatmen...

You can see from the information below that your new house could wind up costing you thousands of dollars if you don't know its' condition as well as you thought.  The reasons for getting a Home Inspection become clear after you begin to add up what it could cost...Average Home Repairs NeededHome...

Do you really need a House Inspection? Without a doubt, buying or selling a home is the largest transaction that you will ever enter into.  With this in mind, you want to get the best value for your hard earned money that you can possibly get.  A professional Home Inspection won't be able to tell...

Buying a home? The process can be stressful.  A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect.  You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time.  This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports and wha...