Show me the dollars!As of 2021, the average cost for a home inspection in D.C is about $360. The range, however, is between $300 and $620 based on the property's type, location, and age. You could pay as little as $190 for a small condo and up to $650 for a large single-family home.Why A Home Ins
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01/18/2022
Mistake #1 - Don't Think You Can't Afford It!Many people for whom the dream of buying the home they wanted was thought out of reach are currently enjoying a new lifestyle in their own homes. Buying a home is often the smartest financial decision you can ever make. Due to the overall increasing va
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12/27/2021
Electricity: The Double-edged BladeElectricity has become a blessing of convenience. However, it does have an element of danger. For example, in the year 2012 alone, electrical fires claimed the lives of over 500 Americans, as well as 2,300 more injured people. Many of these fires were started by
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12/24/2021
A newly constructed home has the benefit of being built to your needs and specifications, but with it comes a bit more complicated process. Here are a few tips to help keep your newly constructed home buying process smooth! Hire an InspectorWhile builders do have to comply with town and city regu
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11/29/2021
Foundation insulation can sometimes be overlooked, but it does a lot. An uninsulated basement can account for up to 50% of a homes total heat loss! With that in mind, we figured we would go through how insulation and heat loss pertain to each of the foundation types, and what that means for you.F
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11/08/2021
When the the thought of less energy consumption comes to mind, people usually tie that with less usage, and less freedom to use your devices and tools as you see fit. However, that's simply not the case! There's an advantageous turnaround that comes with using less energy and that's simply put; M
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10/25/2021
Don't Omit A Home InspectionWhether you're a first-time home buyer, real estate agent, or selling a home, it's insanely beneficial to schedule an inspection with a certified, licensed home inspector in Maryland. It's a known concept that people who avoid asking the right questions and getting fam
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10/18/2021
YES! Absolutely! Lead Was a Primary Element Used For Painting Properties Prior to 1978The government banned the use of lead-based paint in 1978. If you are buying a property built before 1978, you most likely have lead-based paint in your home. While the presence of lead is not a health hazard, i
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10/15/2021
Looking For an Inspection But Only On The Utilities and Structurally Stability Your House Has To Offer? A four-point inspection will look at four major components of a home. This is not the same as a full home inspection. Insurance companies will often ask for this type of inspection for older ho
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10/07/2021
Do you have an EIFS? How does this apply to you? EIFS or synthetic stucco is a waterproof material, has insulations and weather protection. This makes it a very attractive material for home buyers. However, there are many issues with synthetic stucco. Thin and Brittle Prone to surface cracks Onc
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10/01/2021
