Aug 4, 2026 | Blog Tips, Healthy and Safe Home, Homebuyers, Homeowners, Real Estate, Video Tips
A new home may have passed its municipal inspections, but that does not necessarily mean every installation detail is perfect. During this new construction home inspection, the exterior conduit serving the garage was missing proper strapping. Without adequate support,...
Aug 4, 2026 | Blog Tips, Home Inspection, Homebuyers, Homeowners, Real Estate, Video Tips
🇨🇦🏒 Heading into the long weekend, here’s a home inspection find that could only happen in Canada: Hockey pucks supporting the water heater. Creative? Definitely. A hat trick? Maybe. A proper installation? That still needs to be verified. During a home inspection, we...
Aug 4, 2026 | Blog Tips, Home Maintenance, Homebuyers, Homeowners, Real Estate, Video Tips
Here’s today’s home inspection tip: Never rely on attic insulation markers alone. During a new home inspection in southwest Edmonton, the insulation marker appeared to show more than 14 inches. When the insulation was physically measured nearby, the actual depth was...
Aug 4, 2026 | Blog Tips, Homebuyers, Real Estate, Video Tips
A sewer scope inspection on a 1950s Edmonton-area home started exactly how you might expect. Older sewer line? Check. Tree-root infiltration? Check. Red Solo cup stuck inside the sewer? Also check. 😂 Apparently, the party ended, but the cup never left. Naturally,...
May 11, 2026 | Community, Homebuyers, Homeowners, Real Estate
The benefits of homeownership go far beyond simply having a place to live. For most buyers, owning a home represents financial growth, long-term stability, and the freedom to create a space that genuinely feels like their own. While the process of purchasing may feel...
Nov 24, 2025 | Community, Home Inspection, Homebuyers, Video Tips
A client recently booked multiple inspections, and their property manager stepped in saying: “I’ve done lots of these — I’ll handle it.” Sounds convenient… but here’s the myth: ❌ Myth: A property manager can perform the same inspection as a certified home inspector. ✅...
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