by peteryoung | 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...
by peteryoung | 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...
by peteryoung | Aug 25, 2018 | Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville mold control, Asheville mold damage, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Mold control, Uncategorized
Last month we explored ways to avoid and fix water damage in your home. This time around we’ll discuss mold – what it is and some tips to keep it under control. What is mold? A member of the fungus family, mold is found everywhere in nature. Outdoors, mold...
by peteryoung | Jul 25, 2018 | Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Protection from water damage
“Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink,” is a great metaphor for something unattainable, but it’s the last thing you want to say about your home. Water is essential to life, yet as a destructive force it can do incredible damage to your home in a very short...
by peteryoung | May 27, 2018 | Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville pest inspection, Asheville pest inspector, Asheville termites, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Termites in Asheville, Wood Decay
For most potential buyers, a home inspection is a given prior to purchase. What about a pest inspection? Do you need that before you sign a contract to buy a house? Yes you do! A state-licensed professional conducts pest inspections, also known as termite inspections....
by peteryoung | Dec 17, 2017 | Asheville Home Inspections, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville
Improving and maintaining the value in your home is a continuing process. Even if you’re not considering selling your home any time soon, keeping it in tip-top shape is a boost to both your peace of mind and your home’s bottom line. With that in mind, here’s a list of...