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18/1/2023 0 Comments

"Oh, duck!"

* If there'd been a pre-list inspection, he'd still have them in a row.
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​Don't let vermiculite, or anything else turn your ducks around. 


​The overall condition of a property didn't always have such a big impact upon a deal however in recent years, especially in major centres across Canada today Realtors are working more closely with home owners, to sell homes quickly while maintaining higher sales prices. The single most effective method applied is Realtors encouraging sellers to get a home inspection before they list their homes for sale.

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6/1/2023 0 Comments

septic smart 2 - Advanced treatment systems

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​Alternatives To Conventional Septic Systems

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4/1/2023 0 Comments

septic smart!  understanding your septic system

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What is a septic system?  How does it work?

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9/2/2022 0 Comments

getting the most from your home buying team

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​​(NC) - For many of us, our home will be our most significant asset. Therefore, it makes sense to employ the services of top-notch professionals when setting out to buy. Referrals from friends, family, or other housing professionals are always a good place to start looking for these key players:

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10/1/2022 0 Comments

alternatives to pre-purchase home inspections

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If there had been a pre-listing inspection, he would still have them in a row.

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16/12/2021 0 Comments

when the chickens come home to roost

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Shortcuts are like chickens; they always come home to roost.

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13/12/2021 0 Comments

House Poor:  3 ways to end up a church mouse

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​A third of Canadians say they're "house poor" and twenty percent regret their purchases.

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7/12/2021 0 Comments

home inspections in a sellers market

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Buying a house should be more exciting than stressful, and in a more typical real estate market, home inspections have helped both homebuyers and sellers understand the condition of a house – and what should be expected in terms of repairs and maintenance.

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28/10/2021 1 Comment

a home inspector shows you what he looks for

(Cityline Toronto)  VIDEO: Building inspector Frank Gruszewski shows you the key areas and potential issues he looks for on a home inspection job and why you should never skip it. "It could be the most expensive 4 to 500 dollars you ever save."
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28/10/2021 0 Comments

in search of the perfect home

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Courtesy of Carson Dunlop

THE 1% RULE

When you consider the life cycle of every component of a house, a reasonable annual estimate of the cost of normal maintenance is 1% of the value of the house. One year you may replace the furnace; a few years down the road you may re-surface the roof. Throw in the odd unexpected repair in between and you average 1% per year. It’s incredible but this rule is not far off, both for very expensive and very inexpensive houses.

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    Gil Strachan is a professional home inspector, representing Electrospec Home Inspection Services in east-central Ontario since 1994.

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