Clutter goes before inspector arrives
London Free Press
The home inspector is not permitted to put holes in walls, ceilings or floors and is not typically expected to move heavy furniture, boxes, clothing or other items in the home to inspect these areas. As a result, significant amounts of personal storage ...

Daily Business Buzz
MHA calls for home inspector legislation
Daily Business Buzz
Home inspectors in Newfoundland and Labrador are currently not required to be government licenced, something opposition MHA Randy Edmunds wants to see changed. Edmunds said it is important for home owners to have qualified and professional home ...

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TheChronicleHerald.ca
Proper egress windows
TheChronicleHerald.ca
Q. Recently, a home inspector reported we have a bedroom window that is not a proper egress window. What does this mean, and is it important? A. This is a great question to ask. The issue with an incorrectly sized egress window is one that I and my ...

Painting fixer-upper will make it a home
San Francisco Chronicle
A little termite work was done under the house, and the home inspector pointed out some problems, mainly with the electrical system. The roof has a few more years of life left and no evidence of leaks. The wiring is old knob and tube, so plugs are not ...

Home inspection is key for buyers and sellers
Anchorage Daily News
A good home inspector provides objectivity and balance. The Purchase and Sale Agreement used by the Alaska Multiple Listing Service (MLS) also strives to maintain balance between parties. First, under the Physical Inspection of Property section ...

A HOUSE THAT CAN'T STAND
Tbo.com
That's often tough for homebuyers to decide and is at least one reason why many buyers hire an independent home inspector. "Most people realize this is the biggest investment of their life," says Marv Goldstein, president of the American Society of ...

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Ask the Inspector: Predictions not included
Leader-Telegram
I asked my home inspector what kind of warranty or guarantee they offer, and he said none. Why is that? It is impossible for a home inspector to predict what is going to happen in the future, especially if their recommendations in the report are not ...

Home inspector: Unpermitted addition worries homeowner
Chicago Daily Herald
Shouldn't our home inspector have looked under the rugs? Shouldn't he have known that old 9-by-9-inch tiles installed up until the mid 1970s may have been made with asbestos? A. Home inspections do not include the raising of wall-to-wall carpet.

OREP Announces New Home Inspector Insurance Program—Lower Rates & Broad Coverage
PR.com (press release)
OREP (Organization of Real Estate Professionals), a nationwide real estate insurance agency now in its 11th year, is proud to announce a new Errors and Omissions (E&O) Home Inspector program. SanDiego, CA, May 11, 2012 --(PR.com)-- OREP (Organization ...

CBS Local
Report: Inspector Finds Deadly Carmel Fire Started Outside Of Home
CBS Local
CARMEL, NY (CBSNewYork) – A home insurance inspector said the fire that killed a Larchmont police captain, his wife and two daughters in Putnam County earlier this month apparently started outside the home. Inspector Woody Ledwith told the Journal News ...

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Five new rules home buyers should follow
NorthJersey.com (press release)
Housing experts also recommend hiring a home inspector, verifying the accuracy of the property line (by asking seller for the survey or having your own conducted), and make sure all necessary disclosures about the property, required by the state, ...

BC Home Inspectors Elect New Board of Directors
SYS-CON Media (press release)
CAHPI(BC) is authorized to certify property inspectors in British Columbia, and the 'RHI' or Registered Home Inspector designation, attests to a CAHPI(BC) inspector's training, experience and professionalism. For information on the Canadian Association ...

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Katy man, Cypress inspector sued after alleged mold infestation in Humble
Ultimate Katy
2007, they purchased a newly built house in Humble from Chesmar Homes after Pillar to Post home inspector Race claimed it was in good condition. After the couple moved into their new home, Miranda became ill and her condition continued to worsen until ...

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Inman.com
Inspector offers $2500 for overlooked defect
Inman.com
The home inspection was clean, but I just discovered something the home inspector missed. Water has been leaking into the garage, above the door header. Two contractors have bid $11000 for the repairs. My home inspector took a second look and offered ...

Phillips: Home inspectors need close scrutiny
Chattanooga Times Free Press
by Ellen Phillips Q. We've finally decided to buy a home but need to know what to look for in a home inspector. We've heard horror stories from friends who've picked the wrong inspector, so what should we look out for? -- Christine Conscientious Dear ...

Fire damage in attic was not disclosed
NewsOK.com
House Detective columnist Barry Stone writes about a situation where a home inspector neglected to check out the attic. BY BARRY STONE | Published: May 5, 2012 Leave a comment DEAR BARRY: When we bought our home, the inspection report said nothing ...

Local home inspector working near Pittsburgh hears screams; Police find boy ...
WTOV Steubenville
By Kelly Camarote and NEWS9 A home inspector from Wellsville may have saved a young boy's life in the Pittsburgh area. John McClelland was in Duquesne, Pa., completing a property inspection when he heard screams nearby and called police.

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New Non-Fiction: Getting a Good Home Inspection, The Three Stooges, Traveling ...
Tucson Citizen
That means, of course, finding a competent home inspector you can trust, fully understanding what a home inspector can and can't do, and arm yourself with questions and a checklist. Mike Holmes has spent more than three decades working in almost every ...

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PR Web (press release)
Carson Dunlop Launches Home Reference Book in e-book Format
PR Web (press release)
“The new e-book format makes accessing information about the home simple, fast and easy whether you are a real estate professional, home inspector, student or homeowner,"commented Alan Carson, President of Carson Dunlop. Carson Dunlop announced today ...

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Feature: how to become a Green Deal assessor
Solar Power Portal
If you're a qualified energy assessor or home inspector, or if you know someone who is, you could easily add a Green Deal string to your bow. Due to be launched in October this year, the Green Deal has been designed as an incentive to give UK home and ...

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