Kurt Nickelsen's (kurt) Blog

 LOCALLY Homes are hanging around a bit longer this year than last year as inventory grows, giving buyers more choices.  According to the Columbian, Thursday August 24th, 2006, homes were on the market an acerage of 36 days in July of 2005 but jumpted to 58 days in July of 2006.  The total invent...

Whether you are selling your house and looking for a pre-listing home inspection, or purchasing the house and need a standard home inspection during the inspection contingency period, it is important for you to understand a little bit about laws and regulations regarding home inspectors across th...

I see it all of the time...Buyers, whom I do inspections for, buying homes without the aid of a Realtor.  I always ask them, "Did you know that it doesn't cost you anything in Washington State to have a Realtor represent you?""No.""Well, I would be glad to provide you with a list of excellent Rea...

Nasty Tactics Instill Fear and Distrust in Realtors and Home Inspectors Alike There is a national group of home inspectors, with large local branches, who have a nasty message: don't trust your Realtor. I do not wish to give this group any more publicity than they already have, so they shall rema...