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STATEN ISLAND (PIX11) - The truth behind the walls and home inspection signs reveals much more than many would expect, which is why Congressman Michael Grimm shone a light on the issues that the city declares ‘fine’. “We’re calling on …

Radon testing, insect inspections, chimney assessment…oh, my! These are just part of a routine day for Mark E. Noble, owner of West Milford’s Nobility Home Inspection Services.

Today’s expert Q & A is with David R. Leopold, owner of Pillar To Post Home Inspection located in Fairfield County, Conn. Q: What can homeowners do to prevent delays, uncomfortable situations and return visits as they go through the process of preparing for an inspection? A: While it’s important that homeowners don’t neglect the [...]

MADISON, Ala., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In the fall of 2010, "Operation Enduring Opportunity" was taking shape within the International Franchise Association (IFA) . The campaign to hire ...

When the real estate market gets hot, anxious buyers are often willing to sacrifice security in order to land the home of their dreams. But waiving certain conditions that protect your rights as a buyer ...

Carson Dunlop Home Inspection Training program now offered by Florida Keys Community College in Key West, Florida (PRWeb June 19, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10842449.htm

ASHER, Okla. – It began with a DHS home inspection. A mother raced her baby girl to a metro hospital where the...

Unfortunately, many buyers fail to realize the importance of the home inspection. Keeping the factors below in mind can help ensure that you get the most value from the process.

The inspiration for this post came from a real estate closing that I was involved in just this past week.

The recent upswing in the real estate market is resulting in large gains for entrepreneurs who are investing in the low cost home inspection franchise system. (PRWeb June 13, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10803863.htm

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Buying a home typically follows a familiar pattern: Settle on a neighborhood, find a nice home and negotiate terms, have a pro inspect the property, apply for a mortgage, close the deal and move. But now, growing numbers of buyers are skipping two steps: the mortgage and inspection. In reporting the trend, The New York Times says some formerly depressed markets are now so ...

The Township Committee nixed an ordinance that would have updated requirements for getting homes inspected when they changed hands.

With mortgage interest rates at historic lows, many consumers are looking to take the plunge into homeownership, and with good reason. Over the long haul, purchasing a home is typically a good investment. However, the process of buying a house can be time-consuming, stressful and expensive. After sweating through negotiations over the price of the home, enduring the home inspection, forking over ...

Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews announced Monday her ministry will spend $12 million to more than double the number of inspectors and finally put in place annual, comprehensive inspections promised by her government in 2010.

Jim Shook has purchased the AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service franchise in Sioux City.

Once an offer on a property is accepted, most buyers hire a professional home inspector to assess the condition of the home. The inspector will write a detailed report for the buyer to use in deciding how to proceed with the purchase. Should the buyer cancel the contract and terminate the purchase; ask for the seller to complete repairs; or request a price reduction or purchase credit from the ...

Timothy Evans, owner of Traverse City Home Inspections LLC ( http://www.traversecityhomeinspections.com ), a home inspection company serving Traverse City and Northwest Michigan, reports that radon gas testing is now required by some insurance and mortgage companies and advises home sellers to have their home inspected before listing so that any potential problems can be addressed to speed up ...

The nightmare being experienced by Teresa and Patrick Campbell is a lesson for all potential homebuyers: A home inspection is no guarantee of a problem-free house purchase. The Campbells, who live in Elton, Man., quit their jobs a few years … Continue reading →

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The experts at contractingPRO are offering a free home inspection and estimate to assess any severe weather damage or usual home wear and tear. Every ...

Pillar To Post, North America’s largest home inspection franchise, added 10 new franchises in May. The company is on track to meet its goal of 75 new locations by the end of 2013, with 25 new franchisees so far. Ten new territories were added in the first quarter of the year and another 10 are [...]