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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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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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24/9/2021 0 Comments

inspecting the home inspectors

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​Examining the quality and consistency of home inspections

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30/8/2021 0 Comments

Why It’s Important To Look After Your Own House

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​You’ll save time and money!
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For most of us, owning a home is not a “Spectator Sport.”  Many homebuyers, especially first-timers dive into homeownership with little or no thought about who’s going to look after the day-to-day needs of their home.  Unless you’re quite well off, paying other people for general maintenance, upkeep and repairs can quickly drain a family budget. 

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15/3/2021 0 Comments

walk-thru inspections?

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​“Walk and Talks” are becoming popular as homebuyers waive conditions in a frenzied market.

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4/3/2021 0 Comments

home review

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​After a frenzied search in a competitive market you secured the house you wanted, however you had to make an unconditional offer to get ahead of other bidders – not always the best idea, but it’s the Roaring 20's and it’s what we sometimes have to do.

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13/11/2020 0 Comments

it's not too late

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Home inspections are still a good idea, even after closing.

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3/11/2020 0 Comments

What the heck is "Knob and tube?"

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​Knob and tube, aka “open wiring” or “K&T”, was installed in most homes up to 1950.

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30/4/2020 0 Comments

web-based home inspection reports

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Home inspections, like the real estate market have changed dramatically in the past 20 years. As technology advances and consumers become more web-savvy, there is a greater need for products and services that can keep pace.

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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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