by Karl Laswell | Feb 13, 2021 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Safety
Building a New Home If you’re building a new home, there are things you need to know before you begin. Learn about construction standards and about buying land, so you know your rights. MPS Supplementing Model Building Codes The Minimum Property Standards...
by Karl Laswell | Jan 20, 2021 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Safety, Uncategorized
Home maintenance tips: 1. Check for Any Leaks To ensure home maintenance even a small leak can lead to big problems in your home. Water damage can lead to stains, mold and mildew, as well as potential damage to your walls and flooring. Water damage remediation and...
by Karl Laswell | Dec 13, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership
Buying a Foreclosure – Purchasing foreclosed homes in desirable areas at below-market values can be a sound investment strategy. Appreciation on their original prices may be tax-free. Buying foreclosed rental properties can provide positive cash flow, as well...
by Karl Laswell | Oct 18, 2020 | Child Safety, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Safety
Barbeque Safety – With barbecue season already here, homeowners should heed the following safety precautions in order to keep their families and property safe. Barbeque Propane grills present an enormous fire hazard, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission...
by Karl Laswell | Oct 10, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Safety
Crawlspace Hazards and Inspection – Crawlspaces are host to a large number of conditions that may harm the house or inspectors. Never enter a crawlspace without proper personal protective equipment. Crawlspaces are notorious for the nasty discoveries made there...
by Karl Laswell | Oct 4, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Safety
Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit-Equity is defined as a home’s current value minus any money owed on the initial mortgage or other loans that use the home as collateral. For instance, if the homeowner has paid off $250,000 of a $400,000 mortgage and the home’s...
