All Home Inspectors Are Not Equal!

Home Inspectors Are Not Equal! Earlier this week, we performed a home inspection for a client buying a home. A few years earlier, the client had used another home inspector and was clearly AMAZED at the Housebusters’ difference. While the other inspector had provided a check-list type of report, Housebusters provided him with […]

Jan

2018

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Home Inspector: Trusted ‘Doctor’ for Your Home

Why is your home inspector like a trusted “doctor” for your home? I am very fortunate to have had quality medical care throughout my life. This has allowed me to remain very healthy and extremely active. I have sincerely appreciated the sound advice provided to me by experienced medical professionals, who not only accurately diagnosed […]

Oct

2017

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How to Select Your Home Inspector

In our last blog, we discussed “who” should select your home inspector. In this blog, we will discuss “how” to select your home inspector. There are three main attributes you should consider as you select a home inspector: Commitment, Training/Certifications and Experience. Commitment Every day, it seems that three or four more people in […]

Sep

2017

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Who Schedules Your Home Inspection?

Who schedules your home inspection? If you’re like most home buyers, you rely on your realtor to schedule all of your inspection services. This could be a big mistake. The reason is that realtors have a vested interest in seeing that the home sells. They are paid a commission only when the transaction is completed. […]

Aug

2017

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The Most Costly Mistake Home Buyers Make Today

For most people, buying a used car is a harrowing experience. They kick the tires, look under the hood, and take the car out for a test drive. Depending on the price, condition and age of the vehicle, most prudent consumers will also take the car to their trusted neighborhood mechanic, to conduct a thorough inspection. This mechanic […]

Aug

2017

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Who Is Overseeing Your Home Construction, Renovation or Home Addition?

A story that recently aired on ABC News illustrates perfectly why people building new homes would be well served to hire an experienced construction consultant during the construction. Take a look at this story on ABC News Most people would never consider hiring a consultant when they’re building or renovating a home, although they would […]

Aug

2017

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Three Questions You Should Ask Your Home Inspector

If you’re in the process of hiring a home inspector, there are three questions you should definitely ask before deciding which inspector to select. What are these questions? 1) Are you an ASHI Certified Inspector? An American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Certified Inspector has made a strong commitment to performing quality, thorough inspections; providing […]