Homeowner tasks we all can & should do

by | Apr 25, 2019 | AFCI Testers, Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks

Owning a home can be a double-edged sword. There’s pride of ownership, but there’s a never-ending list of repairs, maintenance chores, and homeowner tasks. Fortunately, most homeowners can do some of these themselves, rather than calling for expensive...

Preparing for inspection increases your home’s value

by | Mar 28, 2019 | Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville

Know what inspectors look for to increase your chances of the best offer Getting your house ready for sale can be a daunting task. Everyone has great advice, starting with your realtor and professional home stager, all the way on down to friends and relatives....

No permit, do-it-yourself additions can cost you big time later

by | Feb 25, 2019 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville

Cheaping out on renovations can lower your home’s value A home inspector sees it all! Climbing into attics, crawling under houses, and prowling around basements tells a lot about a home. Some discoveries are good, some are bad, and some are just ugly! Among the...

Asheville attic insulation saves money & energy

by | Jan 21, 2019 | Asheville attic insulation, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville pest inspection, Asheville real estate, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville

Living in paradise can be cold in winter. Attic insulation helps. Living in the NC mountains in winter has its own set of challenges. While this area is paradise to many, chances are good that you sometimes get cold during the winter months. One problem is that many...

Asheville aging in place a good option for seniors

by | Oct 28, 2018 | Aging in Place, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville

The influx of new residents in moving to Asheville and surrounding areas of Western North Carolina includes a sizeable population of “baby boomers.” With this age group approaching senior citizen status, we thought we should take a look at the process of Asheville...

Common Asheville home inspection issues

by | Sep 24, 2018 | Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville

If you’re buying or selling a home in Asheville and nearby Western North Carolina, a comprehensive inspection is essential. In fact, if you are financing a home loan, most banks will require an inspection before closing takes place. In any circumstances, it’s best to...