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Online Building Permit History and more for Twin Cities Homes

While real estate web sites give the most important information about homes to potential buyers, there are many other free web sites that give public information about homes in Minnesota....
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Home Inspectors Shouldn’t be Nail Biters

I've heard this repeated by nail-biting home inspectors countless times over the years. I knew exactly what he had heard, but I encouraged him to elaborate.
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Home Inspections and Infrared Cameras

My infrared camera is definitely the coolest home inspection toy tool that I own. I can bust my dog for sitting on the couch, prove to my kids that they're...
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Illegal Plumbing Products in Minnesota

Just because they sell it doesn't mean it's legal. I often hear homeowners say "If these things aren't allowed in Minnesota, why'd the guy at the store sell it to...
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“You’re wasting your money on a home inspection, and we’re not going to fix anything.”

The builder's rep told the buyer that having a new construction home inspection was a waste of money, and that even if I came up with any issues it wouldn't...
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Why municipal inspectors wear blinders

 I've taken many building code classes that were taught by the Building Official for the city of New Hope, Roger Axel.  He's a fantastic teacher.  In his classes, I remember...
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Why Are Home Inspectors So Inconsistent?

Have you ever wondered how different home inspectors can look at the same issue, yet have completely different ways of describing the situation and different calls to action?   I’ve...
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After the inspection…

Most Purchase Agreements in the Twin Cities are contingent upon an inspection, usually with everything completed within 7-10 days. With this contingency, another round of negotiations can sometimes begin after the...
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