Should you get a rental property inspection before signing a lease? A home inspection is the norm when you buy property, but they’re virtually unheard of for renters. Is that a big mistake? If you ask for a rental property inspection before signing a lease, are you just being a pain, or are you making a...Read More
While San Diego homes can be a wonderful investment, there is no faster way to lose money on your property than failing to get an inspection. Due diligence is incredibly important, especially when looking at San Diego foreclosures. Make the most of your home inspection by keeping an eye out for the following things.Read More
It is a great way to get to know your dwelling in an up-close-and-personal manner, that is onsite with the home inspector when he scours your new home. If you are there while the inspection is going on then the professional home inspector can explain in person and answer any questions you may have instead...Read More
Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas that has been found in homes nationwide. Produced by natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water, radon moves up through the ground and into the air that we breathe. It also gets into homes through cracks and other holes in the foundation, or through well...Read More
House Paints: houses built before 1939 had lead-based paint applied to the interior or exterior surfaces, and some home paints produced up to 1977 contained small amounts of lead. Some of these paints still remain inside older homes and may particularly hazardous if in poor condition (chipped or peeling) or if disturbed by sanding or...Read More
If the home you’re buying was built before 1978, you have certain rights concerning lead-based paint and lead poisoning hazards. For starters, the home seller, or her real estate agent must provide you with the EPA pamphlet entitled “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home,” or other EPA-approved hazard information.Read More
