by peteryoung | Jul 23, 2019 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville
Homes can’t fail inspections, but some discoveries open the door for serious negotiations. Can a home fail an inspection? Home inspectors hear this question from time to time. The answer is no, but it’s never that simple. Home inspections are not...
by peteryoung | Jun 24, 2019 | Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville
Nothing puts the brakes on a home sale like a roof that’s neglected or dilapidated. (Ominous music plays…) “Your roof is old and failing and will need replacement soon.” These words can be a real bone of contention between buyers and...
by peteryoung | May 20, 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, Uncategorized
Home improvements increase your home’s value but don’t have to break the bank. When you hear the words “home improvement,” do dollar signs spin in your eyeballs like slot machine icons? KA-CHING! Don’t worry; take a few deep breaths and...
by peteryoung | 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...
by peteryoung | 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....
by peteryoung | 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...