Drainage Danger — Don’t Let Water Wreck Your Home What we uncovered this week… During a recent inspection, we found a failing wood retaining wall beside a pool. It was leaning under pressure, causing soil to shift and the concrete pool deck to lift and crack. If left untreated, it could lead to structural damage […]
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Is Your Fireplace Ready for Fall? Before you light that first cozy fire, take a moment to ensure your fireplace and chimney are safe, functional, and up to code. Fireplace & Chimney Maintenance Checklist Here are essential steps to prepare your fireplace and chimney for the colder months: Schedule a Chimney Sweep: Clear out soot,
Is Your Home Ready for Rainy Weather? As the seasons shift and stormier weather approaches, now’s the time for homeowners to prep their property for fall and winter rain. Drainage issues are one of the most common sources of costly damage—and many of them are preventable with a little exterior maintenance. Here’s what to check
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When preparing a home for sale, it’s easy to focus on the kitchen remodel or curb appeal. But some of the biggest issues that come up during a home inspection are hiding below the surface—in the crawlspace. Over the past 25 years, here are some of the most common issues we’ve found under homes: What’s Hiding Under
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🛠️ This Simple Error Might Cost You 🛠️ Stop Moisture Stains & Damage Before They Stop Your Sale Tips from Your Trusted Home Inspector If there’s one issue we find again and again during home inspections, it’s moisture stains and/or damage—especially on the exterior of the home. From streaked siding to hidden wood rot, these
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Safety First: Essential Home Safety Checklist for Families with Young Children As a real estate professional, your clients trust you to help them find not just a house, but a safe and loving home where their family can thrive. When it comes to families with young children, safety is paramount. That’s why this month’s newsletter is
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Pre-Listing Inspections: A Secret Weapon for Stale Listings Why Isn’t This House Selling? A Simple Solution for Today’s Market With more homes sitting on the market, buyers are becoming cautious — and pickier. Sometimes it’s not price or marketing holding a house back… it’s something lurking beneath the surface. A Pre-Listing Home Inspection can help
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Common Laundry Room Issues We Catch — and How to Prevent Them Here’s something we see in a lot of inspections — and it’s often overlooked: the laundry room. From fire hazards to slow leaks, this small space causes more trouble than most people expect. We put together a simple checklist your clients can use to keep things
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Help your sellers avoid costly inspection surprises this spring—Mark Harman shares what to fix before it hits the report. Spring Tune-Up: What Buyers Overlook—But Inspectors Never Miss Spring is in the air here in California — and so are lots of homes hitting the market. With more inventory and buyers taking their time, a
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Spring is here, and while the temperatures in Northern California are still mild, the summer heat will be here before we know it! Now is the perfect time to service your air conditioning system to ensure it’s running efficiently before the first heatwave hits. Many homeowners overlook routine HVAC maintenance, but skipping it can lead to higher energy bills, costly repairs, and
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