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Inspecting the wiring to an electric water heater

As a home inspector, I look for three main things when I inspect the wiring to an electric water heater: protection of the wires, a service disconnect, and proper circuit...
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Home Design Trends to watch for in 2023… what’s hot, what’s not

Lifestyle changes due to the pandemic such as home offices continue to hold strong, along with some newer trends. New countertop materials are coming in strong, as are cozy comfort,...
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A Guide to Home Modifications to Age in Place

The prospect of getting older brings with it new terrain: retirement and preparing for your financial future, a health plan, and—perhaps most importantly—where you’re going to live. If you intend...
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Weekly real estate market update 12/9/22… what makes this a good time to buy

Not many weeks left in the slide to the lowest market point of the year. A few more new listings this week as sellers take advantage of the holiday time...
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How homebuyers are changing… 2022 homebuyer shifts

The combination of historically low inventory, persistently high home prices and rapidly escalating interest rates drove some interesting changes in homebuyer characteristics this year. Year-over-year changes from last year reached...
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How much do you need for a down payment?

Many buyers think you need 20% down and that is not true. You can buy a home with a conventional loan with as little as 3% down. So what is...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Pasta Carbonara

“These are the days of miracles and wonder.” ~ Paul Simon NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and...
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Must-have home inspection tool: two-lead voltage tester

Every home inspector ought to carry around a two-lead electrical tester. For last week’s blog post, I shared the list of home inspection tools that home inspectors at Structure Tech...
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What is Arbitration?

Arbitration is an optional agreement for resolving disputes about non-disclosure of physical conditions in the home that may arise after closing. It is designed to be a more efficient, less...
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Holiday Decorating Elements

Are you looking for a new element to add to your holiday decorating repertoire?  Here are some of our favorite elements.  We hope you try one of them this year!...
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