home inspections

  1. Problem: I want an outlet right where the wall is angled, but I can’t get the cover plate to fit.
Solution: Cut the cover plate and then caulk it in place.

    Top Home Inspection Photos of 2012

    Each week, the Structure Tech team posts new home inspection photo on the Structure Tech Facebook page. After poring over all the photos from the last year, here are our favorite home inspection pics from 2012.

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    When a Dream Home Turns Into a Nightmare

    Though there’s no such thing as a perfect house, the trick is to make sure the home is free of any major problems before signing on the dotted line.

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    What to Expect When You’re Inspecting

    Here’s a guide to the roles and responsibilities each of the players has during a typical property inspection.

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    The Anatomy of a Real Estate Purchase

    The steps, process and details of buying real estate can be intimidating and overwhelming. For the most part, however, the transaction should follow these seven steps.

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    How to Vet an Investment Property

    What other items and issues does a buyer need to review when buying an investment property?

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    The Necessity of Full Home Inspections on Townhouses

    There’s a prevailing myth in the real estate industry that a townhouse inspection is far easier than a single family home, takes less time, and uncovers fewer defects.

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    How to Choose a Home Inspector

    Would you call a retail store and ask “How much do you charge for a TV?” Probably not. You’d have to do research and decide what More