With REOs in the Housing Market Spotlight, RE/MAX Agents Offer Tips on How to ...
PR Web (press release)
“Along with using an agent who knows both REOs and the local market well, you'll want an attorney experienced with REOs and a highly competent home inspector,” O'Donnell said. “A thorough inspection is a must when buying an REO because the seller makes ...

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Annapolis Capital
Capital Gazette Communications
Annapolis Capital
Now the 55-year-old Annapolis resident works as a home inspector, making him part of a growing field of baby boomers opting for second careers. "After 31 years, I was getting burned out," said Marlow, who was an engineer at Northrop Grumman.

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Training Advice For Future Minnesota Home Inspectors
Minneapolis Star Tribune
About two to three times a month, I get a call or email from someone who is interested in becoming a home inspector. "What kind of training is required to be a home inspector in Minnesota? What type of background is required to be a home inspector?

Struthers cupcakery to be showcased on 'Cupcake Wars'
Youngstown Vindicator
“We're taping for Season 6, and we'll be flown out to [Los Angeles] March 7,” Bartell said, adding the show is airing its fourth season. “Cupcake Wars” is a reality TV show in which four of the country's top cupcake bakers compete in three elimination ...

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Spring Home Selling Tips 101
Prescott eNews
Get a home inspection from a licensed, reliable Home Inspector. The inspector will help you determine any problems that may need to be repaired By doing this, it will prevent a buyer from backing OUT or causing you TO lose a sale.

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TheChronicleHerald.ca
Truro home inspector named national president of Canadian association
TheChronicleHerald.ca
The Atlantic Chapter of the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors (CAHPI-Atlantic) is pleased to announce the recent election of Truro-based home inspector Blaine Swan, RHI, to the office of national president of the Canadian Association ...

Ask the Inspector: Shingle fatigue
Leader-Telegram
Duerkop is a licensed home inspector and serves as president and education director of the Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors for the central and northern Wisconsin chapters. To submit a question to him, call 866-715-8222 or email ...

Darien Home Inspector Finds Little Problems Before They Become Big Problems
Patch.com
Jeff Prince worked for 15 years as a bookbinder. He didn't plan to change careers. But as the printing industry shrunk, his job disappeared. Prince used this opportunity to take his career in a different direction, starting his own business in Darien ...

Home repairs: Which jobs come first?
CNN
"There's no homeowner's manual that tells you when to do what," says Naperville, Ill., home inspector and structural engineer Mark Waldman. Emergencies aside, the project that could cause the most damage and expense if left unfixed is the priority.

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Homes of Grammy Nominees
Forbes
12, the music makers get their chance to shine on the red carpet when the awards season spotlights the 54th Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Staples Center (8 pm ET, CBS). But even pop stars need a place to call home every once and awhile, ...

For Your Home: Natural wall coverings, 'Practical Guide to Home Inspection' book
Long Beach Press-Telegram
In "Practical Guide to Home Inspection," celebrity home inspector Jeffrey I. Charloff gives you useful information to help determine the condition of your existing home or the home you're looking to buy. His illustrated and easy-to-understand book ...

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TheChronicleHerald.ca
Ask an expert
TheChronicleHerald.ca
A home inspector will not pass or fail your house, but rather describe its physical condition and indicate what components and systems may need repair or replacement. To that end, it is extremely important to have everything ready on the day of ...

Angie's Home Guide: An inspection can prevent problems
Winston-Salem Journal
"Often, people are faced with a whole bunch of possibilities for fixing their house and wonder what they ought to be doing first, second, etc.," said Woodmansee, of The Home Inspector in Winston-Salem. "It's like getting your annual physical exam.

Collinsville home inspector covers all the bases
STLtoday.com
RAMONA C. SANDERS / JOURNAL Donnie Shevlin, owner of Sure Home Appraisal and Inspection in Collinsville, inspects the furnace of a home in Smithton for a potential buyer. Let us spend an hour with you! Can you think of interesting places where we ...

Ask the Inspector: Recurring problems
Leader-Telegram
Call your home inspector and get your home tested today. Duerkop is a licensed home inspector and serves as president and education director of the Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors for the central and northern Wisconsin chapters.

Deseret News
spotting a meth-contaminated home
Deseret News
As a home inspector, I have been told by many would-be homeowners that they would never buy a meth-contaminated home. These same individuals are unaware that they have likely been in many contaminated homes while searching for a new home. ...

Jan. 17: First-Time Homebuyers' Workshop
Patch.com
Today, "Looking for a home: The role of the realtor, attorney and home inspector," at 6:30 pm $50. 2. Explore art, science and culture in a wacky, fun and exciting way at Brooklyn Children's Museum at 11:30 am For kids age 5 or under. 3. ...

How to select home inspector
Chicago Tribune
Q: What is best way to select a home inspector? What criteria should I use to select a good inspector? I want to make sure the house I buy is in excellent condition. A: You should search for a home inspector much like you search for a good lender.

Upcoming home ownership fair seeks to answer questions for prospective first ...
Ontario Argus Observer
By JESSICA KELLER ONTARIO — Home inspector Gary Abshire, Regal Home Inspections of Idaho, said when people first meet with a home inspector, they usually begin by asking the wrong question. “Everybody always asks what is your price? ...

Home Team, Innovator in Tampa Home Inspections, Gets Social with Facebook(R ...
EIN News (press release)
Home Team Inspection Service not only sends one home inspector to Hillsborough, Tampa, and other inspections, they send a whole team to get the job done more thoroughly and efficiently. Most recently, they are using social media tools to be an even ...