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Reuben Saltzman

Home Warranties

When performing home inspections, I frequently inspect homes that are advertised as having a home warranty, or I hear the buyers talking about purchasing a home warranty.  I’ve heard mixed...
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Home Inspections vs. Appraisals

When I tell people what I do for a living, a common response I get is “So you’re, like, an appraiser, right?”  No.  I’m not.  While home inspectors and appraisers...
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Balcony Collapse

If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard about the recent balcony collapse that left three injured over the weekend.   Just in case you haven’t, a third floor...
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New Construction & Home Inspections

One of the most common myths related to new home construction is that new homes don’t need to be inspected.  I personally know several people that have purchased new homes...
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Choosing an excellent home inspector

  When you’re ready to purchase a home, you’ll need to do some research before choosing a home inspector.  In Minnesota, there is no such thing as licensing for home...
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Spring maintenance for homeowners

After this warm weekend we had, it really feels like spring has arrived.  If you own a home, now is a great time to go over some of the outdoor...
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Home Inspections on foreclosures

Just last week, I had four customers call to cancel inspections at the last minute – one a half-hour before the start time of the inspection.  All four of these...
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Home Inspections for Home Sellers, Part Two

As mentioned last week, many cities in the metro area require inspections prior to listing a house for sale.  This week, we’ll talk about some of the most common repair...
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