Blog posts that will benefit home buyers in the Kansas City area.
Termites and Carpenter Ants and Carpenter Bees (oh my) Aka Wood destroying insects. Or WDI. In Kansas City, houses and termites go together just like any other bad relationship – you can expect some damage and disappointment to come out of it. So along with the home inspection, radon test, and sewer scope, the termite inspection (technically the Wood-Destroying Insect … Read more
Table Of Contents Introduction: Roof Types Explained There are 5 major areas in every home: 1. Foundation2. Plumbing3. Roof4. Electrical5. HVAC These 5 areas make up our Major-Items Inspection and are so important, they get all the attention at the end of every inspection. And depending on the property, a Kansas City home can have one of … Read more
But only when the HVAC system has the heat on. There are 5 major areas in every home. And no matter how big or how old it is, they are always the same: 1. Foundation2. Plumbing3. Roof4. Electrical5. HVAC These 5 areas also make up our Major-Items Inspection and form the basis of our discussion at the end of … Read more
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Table Of Contents Introduction: Your Home’s Foundation There are 5 major areas in every home: 1. Foundation2. Plumbing3. Roof4. Electrical5. HVAC These 5 areas make up our Major-Items Inspection and are so important, they get undivided attention at the end of every inspection. And depending on its age, the foundation of a Kansas City area home will … Read more
Table Of Contents Your electrical service and system is one of the 5 major areas in every home. And no matter how big or how old, they are always the same: 1. Foundation2. Plumbing3. Roof4. Electrical5. HVAC And because the electrical system is the one most tampered with, it’s also the most dangerous. Depending on the … Read more
Table Of Contents Introduction Home inspectors keep you safe and sound. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets do the same thing with electricity. In this guide, we’ll go into what GFCI outlets are, how they work, where to find them, and why they’re important. So, whether you’re trying to understand GFCI outlets in an older … Read more
Are you shopping for a new home on a shoestring budget? Don’t let a limited budget keep you from finding your dream home. Here are five ways to overcome a limited budget when shopping for a home in today’s market: 1. Consider alternative financing options: While a traditional mortgage may not be feasible with a … Read more
Say what you want about old homes, but I think they’re amazing. I mean, they’re literally time capsules. In the wood framing that came from slow-growth trees harvested from ancient groves and built with 2×4’s that were actually 2 inches by 4 inches that I’m pretty sure get stronger with age. In the stacking of … Read more
There are 4 factors that affect the time it takes to do a professional home inspection: #1 The size of the home The larger the home, the longer it takes. There are more places to go and more things to see. That part is pretty straightforward. #2 Condition of the home A home is like a … Read more
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