Should a buyer get a home inspection for a home they are buying? Should a seller order a home inspection prior to putting the property on the market? There are advantages for both. Simply put, a home inspection is a visual examination of both the physical structure and major systems of the entire home including: walls, ceilings, floors, decks, exterior covering, the roof, foundation, insulation and ventilation, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning. It is not an appraisal to validate the value of a home, nor a pass/fail exam. A third-party inspector will give a report on the physical condition and suggest repairs.BuyersFor buyers, a home inspection clause in the written offer that makes the purchase contingent upon the findings can provide peace of mind. If a serious proble... 05/23/2007

Home owners want their good taste to show.Some seers predicted that rising oil prices would make McMansions the housing dinosaurs of the 21st century.  However, many buyers still view bigger as better.  But whether their home or condo is built large or small, owners today want the interior to be designed with more varied marterials, textures and colors.  They also wan their home updated with the latest technological advances that provide pleasure, improve safetly and save time. 05/21/2007