Why Get a Home Inspection if You’re Buying As-Is?
In this highly competitive Twin Cities market, some home buyers are waiving their inspection contingency to make their offer more competitive. When buyers agree to purchase “as is”, they are [...]
In this highly competitive Twin Cities market, some home buyers are waiving their inspection contingency to make their offer more competitive. When buyers agree to purchase “as is”, they are [...]
Inhaling or touching mold may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. If someone in your home has been ill without relief or explanation, testing for mold may be a wise [...]
Infrared thermal imaging allows unseen problems to be discovered during a home inspection. We are trained to identify problems and areas for potential problems, but we can only see so [...]
A passive radon system is a radon system without a radon exhaust fan. A passive system typically runs from the basement sump basket or drain tile and exhausts through the [...]
This time of year we are frequently asked, “Is it worth getting a home inspection in the winter?” Minne-snow-ta can pose some challenges to a full exterior investigation but undoubtedly, [...]
Galvanic corrosion is often a major concern anywhere pipes of dissimilar materials connect. I routinely see this visible in basements. It's important to educate homeowners and prospective home buyers on [...]
All homes in Minnesota should be tested for radon. Radon gas is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. It's the second leading cause of cancer in America, [...]
Knob and tube (K&T) wiring is a system of electrical wiring common in homes built from 1880’s – 1930’s. I came across it while inspecting a Minneapolis home last week [...]
Most first-time homebuyers know they should get a home inspection but sewer inspections are generally an after-thought. I try to educate my clients that this is one of the most [...]
One of the joys of homeownership in Minnesota is learning how to keep your pipes from freezing. Why? Because when water freezes, it expands and can cause your home’s pipes [...]