“THE FLIP” When its Good From AFar but Far From Good


It Looks Good from Afar but it’s Far From GOOD. “The Flip” As you are out house hunting this season you’ll find yourself driving around or surfing the internet looking at homes. Most of the listing photos will present the home as a charmer or in some sort of attractive fashion. That being said, your … Continue reading

Rethinking the …


Rethinking the Gravity Furnace I was on an inspection the other day and came across a Gravity furnace in Clawson Michigan. The home was completely renovated with all new mechanicals including the electrical and plumbing. However the renovator decided not to replace this Gravity Furnace (which was in perfect working condition). Maybe they were running … Continue reading

What to expect when looking at buying a foreclosed home


What to Expect When Inspecting a Foreclosed Home Article highlights: Checking utilities for working order Animals, pests and other unwelcome guests Damage due to “foreclosure rage” A home inspector does not prepare or examine differently when going into a foreclosed home, yet there are certain issues that can arise that are unique to these properties. … Continue reading

How to get the home you’re selling to PASS the Home Inspection


Advice For Home Sellers How to pass a Home Inspection. Actually, it’s a misconception to think of a home inspection as a “pass” or fail test. Rather, a home inspection is an assessment of the condition of the major accessible elements of the home by a professionally trained inspector. Issues may arise based on a … Continue reading