Without water we can’t survive. That makes it critical to always have an adequate supply of water. By managing water use in our homes, we can help to ensure we can always take a bath, cook, clean our clothes and flush the commode. A look at a globe or a map of the Earth makes […]

How to Prevent Mold Growth and Remove it from your Home Rain, rain go away! Despite the skies clearing and the sun shining as I write these words, rain AGAIN is in the forecast for north Georgia and metro Atlanta. When have we been out of a Flood Watch or Flood Warning this year? That […]

Homeowners must pay for sewer service lateral pipe repairs Homeowners need to learn before a sewer pipe ruptures or leaks that they must pay for the repairs if it’s a service lateral line. Service lateral pipes run from your yard to connect to main lines, whether sewer or water lines provided by the county. By […]

Do you suddenly have cockroaches appearing in your home? Sure, you’ll think to call an exterminator. But would you be surprised that you might need a plumber? The old, pre-1972 construction homes usually had cast iron sewer pipes. These pipes aren’t expected to last more than 40 or 50 years. Corrosion caused by age results […]

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. […]

A couple living in a 20-year-old home had an unwelcome surprise two years after they bought it. When they pulled down some wallpaper in the kitchen, they discovered obvious tunneling activity by termites. Pulling down the sheetrock revealed damage to a board above a doorway. When they bought the home, a home inspection and wood-destroying insect report […]

Coronavirus changed our world. But what can you do to keep it from entering your home or workplace? The simple answer is to clean and disinfect yourself, your home and your workspace. Stepping out you hear many people discussing how this pandemic keeps their children home and affected how they work. It’s not unusual to […]

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 damage over time. Any Atlanta real estate inspection […]

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, […]

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 real estate tools for agents, carrying around essential emergency tools is […]