Detailed Inspection Service provides a complete home inspection along with information that educates first-time buyers.
Read MoreAppliances, plumbing, ventilation & electrical systems all make the kitchen an area of focus during a home inspection.
Read MoreThere’s no question, coronavirus has changed how we live our lives. An increasing number of meetings and interactions have become virtual, but what about events that still need to take place in person? How does COVID-19 affect a home inspection? Home Inspections Need To Take Place in Person Home inspections are a crucial part of […]
Read MoreYour home inspection may reveal a lot about a property – perhaps an aging roof, outdated electrical wiring or leaky plumbing. Does the seller have to fix these issues? A home inspection report is a valuable tool, but it isn’t a mandatory repair list. A home inspection, performed by a licensed expert, entails a thorough […]
Read MoreA recent survey revealed buyers want move-in-ready homes that don’t require a lot of work. A home inspection helps buyers understand what they’re getting. In 2020, Better Homes & Gardens surveyed 2,000 recent home buyers and 500 real estate professionals to see what today’s home buyers want. Previously, buyers wanted fixer-upper homes. They wanted outdated […]
Read MoreBuying a home is an expensive endeavor. In an attempt to save money, you may find yourself asking “Why can’t I do a home inspection myself?” However, a home inspection isn’t something to attempt on your own. Not only are you emotionally invested in the property, but the State of Illinois requires inspectors to be […]
Read MoreBefore buying a new home, your real estate agent will likely recommend a home inspection. But what does a pre-purchase home inspection mean? What can you expect during the home inspection? Most home buyers aren’t property experts. While they may be able to assess features like square footage, location and number of bedrooms and know […]
Read MoreCan a house fail a home inspection? The short answer is no. A home inspection is the opinion of the inspector as to the condition of the home at the time fo the inspection. There is no pass/fail grade for a home inspection. Think of a home inspection as a status report. It is simply […]
Read MoreAs young adults look to move out of their rented apartments or parents’ basements and onto the property ladder, they often look at starter homes. Almost everyone, at some point in their life, will need a starter home. Starter homes are often the first home a person or family can afford to buy. The homes […]
Read MoreYou’ve made an offer on a house you love, and have a vague notion you should have a home inspection done, but what does that mean? What does the home inspection process entail? First-time homebuyers may start the house-hunting process with words like “move-in-read,” “open concept,” or “finished basement” on their mind. However, the vocabulary […]
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