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 Sherlocks deal for October ends today. We will be offering $250.00 inspections today for any appointment that is scheduled before 6 PM. This includes inspections scheduled after the 31st. Take advantage and schedule now to enjoy this $100.00 savings. As always Sherlocks will have a deal for Nove...

  The family from Tacoma finally reached a settlement with the defendant who sold them their home. It is unfortunate that it had to come to this point at all. The agreement is as follows: Judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $28,500.00 to be paid in equal installments over the next five years....

 Halloween is just a few days away. Think safety this Halloween and drive carefully. Halloween is an exciting time of year for youngsters, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. If you expect trick-or-treaters, be sure to light your walks and porches to aid in little ones navigation. Enjoy thi...

  Over the weekend I spoke with quite a few real estate professionals. We discussed the benefits of having multiple inspectors on a single inspection vs. a lone inspector. I have found that most Realtors would like a fast friendly inspection that takes approximately two hours for a fourteen hundr...

   Sherlocks will be offering a one hundred dollar discount for all new clients and referrals through October 31st. The deal is two hundred fifty dollar inspections with free re-inspection in Clark Co. There is no restriction on size of dwelling. This is an incredible deal considering the free re...

   Winter is definitely upon us here in the pacific northwest. As the temperatures become colder at night it becomes extremely important to winterize your home. Winterizing will help prevent costly repairs from freezing. Homeowners should remove hoses from hose bibs and plug foundation vents. It ...

   Homeowners and Real Estate Professionals,  Keep your properties lawn looking great through the winter. Curb appeal is everything, even in the winter months. There are three easy steps for keeping a green lawn in winter. Step 1: Weed lawns and beds for the winter. Step 2: Apply a good winterizi...

   A longtime friend of mine recently purchased a home in the Tacoma area. His wife fell in love with the house and pushed her husband to make an offer. The Realtor who represented them submitted the offer and it was accepted. The Realtor did not recommend having the property inspected and went w...

 Well fellow residents of Southwest Washington, it appears the rainy season is upon us. Homeowners should confirm that gutters, downspouts and drain tile are clear of debris before the big storms arrive. Proper drainage can help prevent a myriad of moisture problems in a home. Moisture is the mos...