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Posted on November 7, 2010 by Emmanuel

As a Professional Real Estate Inspector it is my function to provide you knowledge about your real estate.  This passing of knowledge does not start and end when you contract for, and complete, an inspection.  It starts before you even contract my services and continues for long afterward.  The concept of continual passing of knowledge is the cornerstone of this blog, and the many information pages on my main WEB site.  Please make use of these and provide me feedback so that I can improve upon them to fit your needs.  I am happy to run my business and affairs based on my motto:

Knowledge is power, but sharing knowledge brings peace!

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Can your Home Inspector sell off your personal information?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Emmanuel

Can your Home Inspector sell your information off to another party for additional compensation?  This question has been recently debated heavily and you need to know the answers as your privacy is at stake! Continue reading →

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Do you want a hamburger quality home inspection or a juicy Prime Rib quality home inspection?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Emmanuel

If you were to compare your home inspection to two different dinners would you want a hamburger and fries quality or would you prefer a Prime Rib quality?  Weird question Huh?  Read on to see what this one is about! Continue reading →

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As a buyer of a home can you trust a previous home inspection report handed to you?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Emmanuel

Unfortunately it has become a very bad practice to hand out previous inspection reports to prospective buyers of a home as a marketing tool to sell the home.  But can you trust these reports and use them instead of hiring your own Home Inspector? Continue reading →

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What should I ask a seller to repair from my home inspection report?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Emmanuel

Now that you have had that home inspected, and know its condition, just what should you ask the seller to repair? Continue reading →

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Are those business review sites all they claim to be?

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Emmanuel

I have been hounded by a national consumer review organization to advertise on a site that is claimed to be driven by consumer reviews.  But are these consumer review sites really all they are made out to be? Continue reading →

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Is your Home Inspector opening access panels to properly inspect behind them?

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Emmanuel

Part of a home inspection is opening access panels to inspect behind them.  But is your Home Inspector taking the time to properly perform their job? Continue reading →

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Is it illegal for a Home Inspector to write his WEB site or other advertising to make it sound like a large company when it is not?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Emmanuel

It is a common and deceitful advertising technique when Home Inspectors try to make their one man company sound like some large multi-Inspector company.  But how can you tell how many Home Inspectors actually are working in that company? Continue reading →

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Psssst, hey over here! Are you looking for a good Plumber?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Emmanuel

Sometimes we need help with our home improvement or maintenance needs but finding the right person and/or company can be very trying!  Well if you need plumbing work performed I’ve got the company for you! Continue reading →

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Are new home builders trying to prevent you from having inspections?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Emmanuel

It seems that some new home builders are becoming tired of their buyers having phase inspections on the new home while under construction.  They see it as a problem when the buyer finds a good Inspector that catches what the builder missed.  Unfortunately builders are now making unbelievable demands on the buyer just so the buyer can protect themselves! Continue reading →

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“Homeowner insurance 101″ OR “Do you know what is in your homeowner insurance policy?”

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Emmanuel

I have seen many Bulletin Board posts and other discussions lately that lead me to think that many people possibly do not know what is in their homeowner insurance policy.  When was the last time you actually read your policy? Continue reading →

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