Daniel Fridrij
Termites - Can anyone help me with that?
Hello everybody.I would really appreciate if someone can explain me, but a termites problem means (I mean: How much damage they could do, time, etc) and how much it cost to fix that.Once solve, they can not came back?...
Evan W.
Home Inspection/Negotiation Advice
Hey guys, I recently got my inspection report back for my first home and house hack in Raleigh, NC. Was hoping to get some of your thoughts and guidance as this is my first time going through the buying process.
It...
David B.
Racoons and Rat poop in the attic
My parents had a summer home that has been pretty much unused for the past two years. I came down to clean it out and get it rented and thus begins the journey.Informed that there is racoon poop and rat poop in the a...
Ryan Jones
Stucco Crack in Home Inspection Report
Hello, I am in the process of purchasing a home and one item that was revealed is external stucco cracks. The home was originally built in 1896 but completely remodeled top to bottom in 2018 including the stucco. The ...
CL Ziegler
In what cases would you NOT hire an inspector?
I always thought every house purchase automatically required a professional inspection. Is this true? Are there exceptions?
In my conversation with the bank thus far, the topic has not come up yet. So, I'm as...
Wilson Aquino
Realtor recommendations for out of state investors
A friend and I are planning to buy investment properties in the near future in Huntsville, making a trip out there in February. I would like any recommendations for realtors. Thanks in advance.
Joe Edmonds
No Access to Basement for Tennants
So I’m a relatively new landlord, and I have a property with a basement I consider to be somewhat hazardous (more like a really large crawl space). To protect my own liability, I’ve
Scott Peters
Should dry rot in the floor joists be a deal breaker?
I found a property that could be rental ready with little more than $2000 not counting the following. There is a sunken spot in the living area and after looking under the house almost all the joists have some degree ...
William Wright
History of construction pitfalls
It seems there are about a dozen or so costly repair items that can be traced back to a certain time period in construction history. For example, asbestos, knob and tube wiring, aluminum wiring, lead paint, etc.Can an...
Teresa T.
Liability for Previous Owner Negligence?
I recently bought a condo. Before purchasing I was shown that the bathroom floor had a soft spot in it. The current owner would not allow any invasive investigation (such as flooring being pulled up or insulation in...