Money magazine reported in its July issue that prices and mortgage rates for condos are low and choices are plentiful. One housing analyst was quoted as saying, "There are deals of a lifetime out there...".
Should you have your new condo inspected before you buy? Yes. Sometimes it seems as though a condo doesn't need a complete inspection because it doesn't have many of the same concerns as a free-standing home (perhaps no roof immediately overhead your living space, perhaps no basement or crawl space immediately below, etc.).
But your condo still has many of the same systems that need a complete inspection so that you'll know their condition before you buy. Your condo inspection includes the plumbing, electric, heating and cooling systems, appliances, doors, and windows. So you see, you can get a lot of peace of mind by having your condo inspected before you buy. You can test for mold, too, if you wish.
Condo inspections, whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we can do it all for you. Call today to schedule your inspection, 913-268-0222, Complete Home Inspection.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Rain, rain, go away...
As the rainy season continues in Kansas City, you may end up with some water in your basement. Regardless of how the water found its way into your home, just sucking it up or drying it out may not be enough for your family's health.
Moisture often leads to the development of mold, even in the cleanest of homes. You can't clean what you can't see, and if water has gotten in behind paneling, drywall, or in the attic, you may not even know that it is there. Wet carpeting, wet drywall, and other items damaged by incoming water can develop mold spores. And that can end up sickening your family.
Once the water has been dried, it's a good idea to do a mold test. The test itself takes only a couple of minutes and you'll have a complete result report back from the lab in just a few days. It's a rather inexpensive way to get peace of mind regarding your family's respiratory health.
Call today to schedule a mold test for your home, 913-268-0222, Complete Home Inspection. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we do it all for you.
Moisture often leads to the development of mold, even in the cleanest of homes. You can't clean what you can't see, and if water has gotten in behind paneling, drywall, or in the attic, you may not even know that it is there. Wet carpeting, wet drywall, and other items damaged by incoming water can develop mold spores. And that can end up sickening your family.
Once the water has been dried, it's a good idea to do a mold test. The test itself takes only a couple of minutes and you'll have a complete result report back from the lab in just a few days. It's a rather inexpensive way to get peace of mind regarding your family's respiratory health.
Call today to schedule a mold test for your home, 913-268-0222, Complete Home Inspection. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we do it all for you.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Housing Market
As today's housing market continues to rebound, a home inspection becomes even more important for your peace of mind as you buy a property.
Foreclosures may offer you a great deal, but the condition of the property often deteriorates rapidly as the house is offered for sale. Water in basements is common as the home is left unattended. Vandalism often occurs as the previous owners vacate the house. And hidden problems that arise from the house being vacant often don't show up until utilities, such as the water, are turned back on.
To get an idea of what kind of a "deal" you are actually getting in today's market, let us completely inspect the property for you. Then you will know the condition of the house at the time of the inspection and understand exactly what you're getting into.
Call today to schedule your inspection, 913-268-0222. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we can do it all for you and your peace of mind. Complete Home Inspection.
Foreclosures may offer you a great deal, but the condition of the property often deteriorates rapidly as the house is offered for sale. Water in basements is common as the home is left unattended. Vandalism often occurs as the previous owners vacate the house. And hidden problems that arise from the house being vacant often don't show up until utilities, such as the water, are turned back on.
To get an idea of what kind of a "deal" you are actually getting in today's market, let us completely inspect the property for you. Then you will know the condition of the house at the time of the inspection and understand exactly what you're getting into.
Call today to schedule your inspection, 913-268-0222. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more, we can do it all for you and your peace of mind. Complete Home Inspection.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Home Buyers Credit
Regardless of whether you get all the paperwork done in time for the various Home Buyers Credits offered by the government, make sure you include a Complete Home Inspection in your buying process.
Even after the flurry of activity dies down and the market returns to normal, it's still critical to find out the condition of the property you're considering. It's simply too big of an investment on your part. Gather all of the information that you can so that you make an informed decision.
Your Complete Home Inspection results in a computerized report, complete with photos, that details the condition of the property at the time of the inspection. It's the best possible way for you to know what you're getting into.
And, as the selling market quiets down a bit, consider doing a Seller's Inspection. It's a great sales tool allowing your prosepctive buyers to know that the property has already been inspected and that your Disclosure Form is about as thorough as can be.
Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222.
Even after the flurry of activity dies down and the market returns to normal, it's still critical to find out the condition of the property you're considering. It's simply too big of an investment on your part. Gather all of the information that you can so that you make an informed decision.
Your Complete Home Inspection results in a computerized report, complete with photos, that details the condition of the property at the time of the inspection. It's the best possible way for you to know what you're getting into.
And, as the selling market quiets down a bit, consider doing a Seller's Inspection. It's a great sales tool allowing your prosepctive buyers to know that the property has already been inspected and that your Disclosure Form is about as thorough as can be.
Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Flurry of Activity
It's fun and exciting to see all of the first-time home buyers taking advantage of their tax credits right now. And it's very rewarding to give them the peace of mind they need during this stressful time by educating them about their new house and telling them what condition the property is in at the time of the inspection.
Whether you're a first-timer or you meet the other qualifications for the tax credits, don't miss out. Make a Complete Home Inspection a part of your home buying process and get some peace of mind for yourself.
Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection, 9313-268-0222.
Whether you're a first-timer or you meet the other qualifications for the tax credits, don't miss out. Make a Complete Home Inspection a part of your home buying process and get some peace of mind for yourself.
Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection, 9313-268-0222.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Home Buyer Tax Credits
There's still time for you to meet and beat the deadlines for the home buyer tax credits. As you take advantage of the tax savings you'll reap, make sure to include a home inspection from Complete Home Inspection in your home buying process.
Why risk spending all of your new-found tax savings on unexpected and undiscovered problems with your new house? Invest in a home inspection BEFORE you buy, and you'll know the condition of the property at the time of the inspection.
Act now to grab the tax credits, and call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you, 913-268-02222.
Why risk spending all of your new-found tax savings on unexpected and undiscovered problems with your new house? Invest in a home inspection BEFORE you buy, and you'll know the condition of the property at the time of the inspection.
Act now to grab the tax credits, and call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you, 913-268-02222.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Buyer Beware
A friend selling his house recently had an "inspector", hired by the potential buyers, show up for the scheduled inspection. This inspector said he was a member of ASHI, the American Society of Home Inspectors. But, checking the ASHI website listing of members in the Kansas City area, http://www.ashi.org/, revealed that he was not. This inspector was also not Registered with the State of Kansas. This is the new law in Kansas, home inspectors must be registered with the state proving that they have been educated, trained, and have completed a number of home inspections. This inspector was actually doing business illegally.
How can you protect yourself? While you'd like to take a company's marketing materials at face value, you can check their credentials by visiting http://www.ashi.org/ and by visiting the Kansas Home Inspector Registration Board site at http://khirb.wordpress.com/ and downloading a PDF of the current registry.
A non-ASHI inspector is not certified by the largest organization in the industry. And a non-registered home inspector in Kansas is essentially giving you a worthless report because he or she is operating outside of the law.
Enjoy the peace of mind that Complete Home Inspection gives you. All of your certifications and registrations are taken care of or you. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222.
How can you protect yourself? While you'd like to take a company's marketing materials at face value, you can check their credentials by visiting http://www.ashi.org/ and by visiting the Kansas Home Inspector Registration Board site at http://khirb.wordpress.com/ and downloading a PDF of the current registry.
A non-ASHI inspector is not certified by the largest organization in the industry. And a non-registered home inspector in Kansas is essentially giving you a worthless report because he or she is operating outside of the law.
Enjoy the peace of mind that Complete Home Inspection gives you. All of your certifications and registrations are taken care of or you. Whole house inspections, radon testing, mold testing and more, we do it all for you. Call today to schedule your own Complete Home Inspection, 913-268-0222.
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