Eddie's Blog

North Carolina Licensed Home Inspector, Edgar M. Roberts, Jr., in conjunction with National Autism Awareness Month, is holding the 2nd annual Inspecting for Autism fundraiser.  Inspecting for Autism is designed to recognize local preschool programs dedicated to providing individualized treatment ...

The Autism Society of North Carolina is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Western North Carolina Run/Walk for Autism on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Carrier Park in Asheville, NC. This year the featured events include a 5K Run/Walk, a One-Mile Fun Run/Walk and a Tot Trot for children 6 years old a...

Cleaning Your Gutters.  A Simple Chore that Could Save You Thousands.                                            By Edgar M. Roberts, Jr. - NC Licensed Home Inspector, owner of Altamont Inspections, LLC.  When I was a kid, one of the most dreaded chores around the Roberts house was cleaning the g...

North Carolina Licensed Home Inspector, Edgar M. Roberts, Jr., in conjunction with National Autism Awareness Month, launches Inspecting for Autism, a fundraiser designed to recognize local preschool programs dedicated to providing individualized treatment for children diagnosed with Autism Spectr...

Drive down nearly any road in western North Carolina this time of year and there they are. Next to the beautiful blooming yellow-bells, For Sale signs grace the yards of eager homeowners hoping for a smooth sale.  While home sales typically increase during the spring and summer months, that doesn...

Debra and her husband have had their house on the market for more than six months. Their beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath chalet sits on top of a mountain near Lake Lure, NC, but it seems to be invisible to potential buyers. They have only had a couple of calls and just one showing. Debra was discoura...

You have an offer on your home... congratulations!  Now, the buyer's agent says the home inspector is on his way.  Don't stress.  There are a few things you can do to help speed up the process.  1.  Be sure that water, electric and gas service are on.  Make sure all gas pilot lights burning.  Man...