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Video: How to professionally enter an attic

A true mark of professionalism for any home inspector or home service technician is the ability to enter and exit an attic without leaving any evidence. This requires finesse and...
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Fire separation between the garage and house; don’t say firewall

The separation between a garage and a house is commonly referred to as a firewall, but that’s not accurate. I hear the term firewall thrown around a lot, and it’s...
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Weekly real estate market update 6/27/25… why asking price matter more today

The only stats that went up this week were multiple offers and properties that came back on the market because the buyer backed out during a contingency period. Nationally, one...
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Area Rugs Aren’t Your Area? What You Should Know From the Staging Experts

Photo Source: Rooms With Style Finding the perfect area rug is sort of like discovering the perfect pair of shoes to go with an outfit. It completes the look and...
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What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market

Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Big, Easy Pasta Salad

“That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.” – Emily Dickinson NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and...
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May 2025 real estate market update… inventory and prices both continue to rise

Months supply of inventory has been increasing every year since 2022, when there was only a 1.4 month supply. In May 2025 it increased 4.2% over 2024, to 2.5 months....
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Max Dryer Duct Length: it’s more than you think

A lot of us home inspectors need to calm down when it comes to reporting the length of a clothes dryer duct. While the code book says the maximum developed...
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Summer 2025 Guide to Selling Your House… free download

If you’re debating whether you want to sell right now, it might be because you have some unanswered questions. You may be tempted to wait because you don’t want to...
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Summer 2025 Guide to Buying a Home… free download

There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past few years. With so many changes, you may be wondering if it...
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