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Angie's Home Guide: An inspection can prevent problems - Winston-Salem Journal

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Angie's Home Guide: An inspection can prevent problems
Winston-Salem Journal
"Often, people are faced with a whole bunch of possibilities for fixing their house and wonder what they ought to be doing first, second, etc.," said Woodmansee, of The Home Inspector in Winston-Salem. "It's like getting your annual physical exam.

Bernad Tomic in Gold Coast traffic stand-off - Stuff.co.nz

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 17:38

Bernad Tomic in Gold Coast traffic stand-off
Stuff.co.nz
The 19-year-old initially refused to be interviewed but two police officers eventually entered the Tomic home, Inspector Glenn Allen later told reporters two traffic infringement notices had been issued relating to the conditions of his licence.

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Your Place: Evaluating moisture in a new Shore house - Kansas City Star

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 13:25

Your Place: Evaluating moisture in a new Shore house
Kansas City Star
A sump pump is in place and works as per the home inspector, who also noted that the insulation was damp. This was at the time of the hurricane in August. The vapor barrier is said to be against the floor as was the code. We closed Oct. 14.

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Residents of Kings Hill subdivision in Pigeon Forge are one step closer to a ... - WBIR-TV

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 05:17

Residents of Kings Hill subdivision in Pigeon Forge are one step closer to a ...
WBIR-TV
DeSear said he did his homework before buying the house, even hiring a home inspector. He said a creek runs along his property, but was assured there wouldn't be any major flooding. "We bought flood insurance just on the off-chance this creek did rise ...

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Owner of nursing home shut by Hiqa operating in Australia - Irish Times

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 00:35

Owner of nursing home shut by Hiqa operating in Australia
Irish Times
In a note introducing herself, Ms Holmes says: “I have been in aged care management for over 25 years in England and Ireland, as well as working as a nursing home inspector in London . . . New CCC Hayley and I are both in the process of completing ...

Collinsville home inspector covers all the bases - STLtoday.com

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:04

Collinsville home inspector covers all the bases
STLtoday.com
RAMONA C. SANDERS / JOURNAL Donnie Shevlin, owner of Sure Home Appraisal and Inspection in Collinsville, inspects the furnace of a home in Smithton for a potential buyer. Let us spend an hour with you! Can you think of interesting places where we ...

Letter, 1/22: In defense of home inspector - Lincoln Journal Star

Sun, 01/22/2012 - 08:03

Letter, 1/22: In defense of home inspector
Lincoln Journal Star
I have known Matt Steinhausen ("Idiot email spurs lawsuit," Jan. 17) for quite some time, and I know that the business he runs is heads and shoulders above the other housing inspectors in the Lincoln area. It's my belief that Matt is being singled out ...

Ask the Inspector: Recurring problems - Leader-Telegram

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 05:20

Ask the Inspector: Recurring problems
Leader-Telegram
Call your home inspector and get your home tested today. Duerkop is a licensed home inspector and serves as president and education director of the Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors for the central and northern Wisconsin chapters.

Your Place: Evaluating moisture in a new Shore house | Philadelphia Inquirer ... - Philadelphia Inquirer

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 19:11

Your Place: Evaluating moisture in a new Shore house | Philadelphia Inquirer ...
Philadelphia Inquirer
A sump pump is in place and works as per the home inspector, who also noted that the insulation was damp. This was at the time of the hurricane in August. The vapor barrier is said to be against the floor as was the code. We closed Oct. 14. ...

Tips to spotting a meth-contaminated home - KSL-TV

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 14:29

KSL-TV

Tips to spotting a meth-contaminated home
KSL-TV
As a home inspector, I have been told by many would-be homeowners that they would never buy a meth-contaminated home. These same individuals are unaware that they have likely been in many contaminated homes while searching for a new home. ...

Ask an expert - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 11:14

TheChronicleHerald.ca

Ask an expert
TheChronicleHerald.ca
Our resident home inspector, Lawrence Englehart, answers two reader questions concerning electrical changes and bathroom ventilation. Q) I want to run electricity to my shed. How deep do I need to bury the wire and how should it be run between the ...

spotting a meth-contaminated home - Deseret News

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 22:14

Deseret News

spotting a meth-contaminated home
Deseret News
As a home inspector, I have been told by many would-be homeowners that they would never buy a meth-contaminated home. These same individuals are unaware that they have likely been in many contaminated homes while searching for a new home.

Jan. 17: First-Time Homebuyers' Workshop - Patch.com

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:49

Jan. 17: First-Time Homebuyers' Workshop
Patch.com
Today, "Looking for a home: The role of the realtor, attorney and home inspector," at 6:30 pm $50. 2. Explore art, science and culture in a wacky, fun and exciting way at Brooklyn Children's Museum at 11:30 am For kids age 5 or under. 3. ...

How to select home inspector - Chicago Tribune

Sat, 01/14/2012 - 08:26

How to select home inspector
Chicago Tribune
Q: What is best way to select a home inspector? What criteria should I use to select a good inspector? I want to make sure the house I buy is in excellent condition. A: You should search for a home inspector much like you search for a good lender.

Gas explosion raises concerns among homeowners - YNN, Your News Now

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 00:23

YNN, Your News Now

Gas explosion raises concerns among homeowners
YNN, Your News Now
Leo Leidlein is a home inspector who lives in North Austin's Brentwood neighborhood. Most of the homes in the area were built around 1950. Some of them have undergone major renovations in the past 60 years. Gas lines are a prime target for Leidlein's ...

Upcoming home ownership fair seeks to answer questions for prospective first ... - Ontario Argus Observer

Wed, 01/11/2012 - 19:29

Upcoming home ownership fair seeks to answer questions for prospective first ...
Ontario Argus Observer
By JESSICA KELLER ONTARIO — Home inspector Gary Abshire, Regal Home Inspections of Idaho, said when people first meet with a home inspector, they usually begin by asking the wrong question. “Everybody always asks what is your price?

Home Team, Innovator in Tampa Home Inspections, Gets Social with Facebook(R ... - EIN News (press release)

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 20:43

Home Team, Innovator in Tampa Home Inspections, Gets Social with Facebook(R ...
EIN News (press release)
Home Team Inspection Service not only sends one home inspector to Hillsborough, Tampa, and other inspections, they send a whole team to get the job done more thoroughly and efficiently. Most recently, they are using social media tools to be an even ...

Finding a good home inspector - Newsday

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 18:03

Newsday

Finding a good home inspector
Newsday
Real Estate Newsday > Classifieds > Real Estate Finding a good home inspector Published: January 10, 2012 11:23 AM By ILYCE GLINK AND SAMUEL TAMKIN Tribune Media Services Finding a Good Home Inspector requires some time and due diligence.

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'Twas the Season for Celebrity Home Sales - The Salem News

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 16:35

'Twas the Season for Celebrity Home Sales
The Salem News
In the midst of a major lawsuit against the builder, previous owner, home inspector and real estate agents involved in the sale, however, the singer may be able to recoup some of the loss. Despite the home's listing description as a "major fixer," the ...

Another Home Inspector Obsessed with Flashlights - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:24

Another Home Inspector Obsessed with Flashlights
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Why are home inspectors obsessed with flashlights? It's probably because flashlights are one of the few tools that home inspectors just absolutely couldn't do an inspection without, and it's the only tool that keeps getting better and better every year ...