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. ✅...
Oct 29, 2025 | Blog Tips, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Video Tips
The Truth About Deck Connections It’s common for decks to be attached directly to the house, but what’s often overlooked is how critical proper installation is. Water can get trapped behind the siding if the water-resistive barrier (WRB) and flashing aren’t integrated...
Oct 21, 2025 | Video Tips
🚫 Myth busted! Even brand-new homes that have passed city inspections can have significant issues that go unnoticed. This attic was completely missing insulation in a new build that had already received its city inspection. A professional home inspection provides an...
Sep 22, 2025 | Blog Tips, Community, Home Inspection, Video Tips
During inspections, we’re seeing shortcuts on new builds that could cost homeowners big later: ⚠️ Starter shingles swapped for regular ones flipped upside down ⚠️ Missing underlayment (your home’s first defense against leaks) ⚠️ Gutters crushed during installation ⚠️...
Sep 10, 2025 | Blog Tips, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Video Tips
We’re in the dog days of summer, but now’s the perfect time to get ahead of winter comfort and energy costs. One of the biggest culprits for wasted energy? Your attic. 👉 If you peek up there and only see an inch or two of insulation, it’s not enough. Upgrading...
Jul 9, 2025 | Blog Tips, Community, Homebuyers, Video Tips
Just because a home is brand new doesn’t mean everything was done right. In this video, we’re looking at the main floor drain — and yes, it was installed to run uphill. Drainage should always flow downhill. But somehow, this passed the final plumbing inspection....
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