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Infrared: Facts and Fiction

Infrared Facts and Fiction It is common in service industries that the market place dictates the kind and price of the products it wants businesses to provide. This fact is no less true in the home inspection industry. For example, many home inspectors offer mold and Radon testing because it is requested by home buyers or real estate agents. […]
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How to Keep Rain from Ruining your Home

How to Keep Rain from Ruining your Home So much rain fell in north Georgia, with more in the forecast. That rainfall could spell trouble for your home if that water makes its way inside. Take the time to check your home to make sure the rain stays outside. Find those hidden leaks that can cause major […]
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Is Zillow Offers Good or Bad for Sellers in Atlanta?

Is Zillow Offers Good or Bad for Sellers in Atlanta? In September 2018, Atlanta became the third market to launch Zillow Offers, a program in which potential home sellers can request an offer from Zillow to buy their home, prepare it for sale then list it on the market. According to Jeremy Wacksman, Zillow’s Chief Marketing Officer, […]
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Must-Have Tools for Agents To Keep in Their Car

Must-Have Tools for Agents To Keep in Their Car The typical real estate agent never leaves home without the basics — brochures, “for sale” signs, open-house flyers and a fully charged cell phone, to name a few. But what else do agents need when something goes awry at the very last minute? Given the fast-paced nature of […]
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Warming Weather = Swarming Weather

Spring is the air, and Warming Weather and Swarming Weather, The housing market is about to ramp back up! When prospective buyers tour a new home, they tend to focus on the cosmetic updates they’ll need to make if they purchase the house. From outdated fixtures and appliances to unappealing paint colors or landscaping, buyers […]
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Things that go bump in the night

Explanations for what goes bump in the night  Have you ever been sitting at home relaxing on a quiet evening and all of a sudden you hear a sound? It might be a constant tapping, a whistle or even a loud pop. Before you panic, here are some explanations for unusual sounds that houses make. […]
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How to Choose the Right Stucco for Your Home

How to Choose the Right Stucco for Your Home Stucco is a popular siding choice, but identifying the two types of stucco, hard coat and EIFS, can still stump many looking for a home. And, like anything else, many problems can arise when installation and maintenance aren’t performed correctly that won’t show themselves until the […]
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Deal Killers

Deal Killers There are countless things that can go wrong in a home inspection, and the last thing you want is for your client to get excited about a home and have the deal fall through. In this expansive realm of home inspection possibilities, Champia Home Inspections offers a list of some deal killers that […]
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