“What’s NOT included in a home inspection?”
What’s NOT included in a home inspection? Ok, this is just as important as knowing what IS included in a home inspection because when there are thousands of parts operating in sync at all times inside your home, you need to know exactly what is – and isn’t – inspected so you don’t end up disappointed […]
“What’s included in a home inspection?”
What’s included in a home inspection? Congratulations on your upcoming home purchase. This can be an exciting, scary and confusing time in your life. Buying a home is not easy. It’s filled with demands from strangers who want to dissect your income and lifestyle choices just so you can have a place to live. And […]
“What Is A Home Inspection?”
What is a home inspection? Hey, many home buyers (and even real estate agents) don’t know the answer to this question so let’s clear the smoke now before things get hairy. THERE ARE 2 PARTS TO EVERY HOME INSPECTION: 1st – The actual home inspection. 2nd – The home inspection report. The Home Inspection A […]
8 Quick Winter Home Repairs That Always Need Fixing
Attacking small home repairs can lead to more than a feeling of accomplishment. They can clear the way for larger projects in spring. And as I walked through my home with my notepad app open, I found myself staring at a list of home repairs that always need fixing at one point. 8 maintenance items […]
Your wet Kansas City basement is sucking you dry
A WET BASEMENT IS THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IN MANY KANSAS CITY HOMES. But before we go sloshing around knee-deep dankness we begin our wet basement banishment in an unexpected place: The roof. Because lousy grading is hard to see when you’re right on top of it, but there’s no hiding when you look down from above. […]
How to survive your first old home purchase
An older home is a wonderful thing. Aside from the charm and character, an old home brings a host of problems not found in newer houses. Like poor wiring, cracked foundations, clogged pipes, and weak roofs. Now, don’t avoid an older home because of these issues, they’re normal. But old homes need special attention because […]
Is Your Old Home’s Electrical Service Undersized?
WARNING: You may want to open your main electrical panel after reading this article. Only do it if you know exactly what you’re doing. Don’t be dumb. A high number of older homes all over the U.S. still have 60 amp electrical service. This was fine at the time, but now it’s too small to […]
Radon Gas Is No Joke
DID YOU KNOW RADON GAS IS THE 2ND LEADING CAUSE OF LUNG CANCER IN AMERICA? In fact, it’s in your home right now and you breathe it every day. Especially around Kansas City where high levels are common. It comes from the soil and you’ll never know the level is high unless you get it […]
Septic Systems: Buried But Not Forgotten
Septic systems are easy to understand but hard to inspect so be on alert if buying a home with one installed. It takes a specialized septic professional to get in there and check it out. Instead of draining into a city treatment plant, a septic system drains into an underground tank near the home. The tank collects […]
8 Things To Know When Mold Takes Hold
If a basement is musty, has blotched walls and ceilings, or has a growth under the carpet then mold has taken hold. This is a health hazard that has many insurance companies scrambling – or refusing coverage. So what do you need to know about mold to stay out of trouble? 1. Molds are everywhere and […]
