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Well folks, we are coming to the end of 2022. From a home inspection view, it was ugly. The word on the street was a vast majority where buying homes without home inspections. We find this absurd, not only because it’s our business, but for other reasons like legal, financial equity, cost of repairs and … End of year, start of new….
What is a flipper home? Distressed homes are sometimes bought up by an investor(s) at a low price to then be “fixed up” to resell and make a profit. These investors figure in the cost of the purchase, cost of repairs and time to know what a realized gain could be. This can be very … Flipper homes
This is a very tough market these days to find a home that meets your needs much less purchase it. I’m hearing about bidding wars, paying over asking and even excluding a home inspection. I know it gets frustrating loosing out on so many homes, frustration must set in, and the fact that you NEED … Buying a home without an inspection!
MK & Associates has always been grateful to buyers and sellers. We have always entered homes with respect, courtesy, and thoughtfulness. Especially during this time, we want to assure you that we are following recommendations to minimize risk to our inspectors, buyers, homeowners and Realtors. This time of increased awareness is a opportunity to make … Covid-19
Ready to sell your home? Here are some helpful tips that you may want to remedy before a home inspection. This can help reduce items being noted or “tagged” in your buyers inspection report. The less items noted, makes the home look well maintained and should be less of an issue for buyers to try … Preparing for a home inspection
I have been inspecting properties for over 20 years now. I am somewhat surprised about how many of my clients are unsure what a home inspection really is or what it is for. Some questions I receive are: What do I do with the inspection? What happens after the inspection? Do the sellers fix all … What exactly is a home inspection?
The short answer is, yes. All homes, weather 100 years old to a new construction will have issues. Some small, some obvious and then some not so obvious or even major. With new construction you typically get a 1 year builder warranty. This should cover issues like mechanical failures and workmanship type flaws. For example … Should I get a home inspection on a newly constructed home?
Came across this interesting blog from thediyplaybook.com about attending and making the most of your home inspection. Click Here to read Also another quick video on realtor.com about mistakes buyers make having a home inspection. -Mike
4 Kitchen Modifications for Someone with a Visual Impairment With so much time spent in the kitchen and so many important tasks accomplished there, this is one room in your house that should take priority when you are making home accommodations for a loved one with a visual impairment. From contrasting colors to speaking timers, … Modifying Your Kitchen to help a visually impaired person
Some quick tips about common appliances in your home, that can have many issues. Lets take a look at each: Washing Machine: We highly suggest you connect your washing machine with braided hoses. Connect these hoses from the faucet to the washer. Regular rubber hoses can develop a bubble or aneurysm that can burst and … Home tips 101: Washing machines, Dryers and Dishwashers