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Walk-Throughs Vs. Full Home Inspections

Walk-through consultations are a new addition to the real estate industry. So, let's shed some light on home buyer walk-through consultations vs. full home inspections. Walk-Through Consultations Vs. Full Home…
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Is Knob and Tube Wiring Really Dangerous?

Is Knob and Tube Wiring Really Dangerous? Juan Jimenez December 7th, 2022 ElectricalHome Buying Guideshome upgrades Knob and tube wiring is an old wiring type found in older homes. Installed…
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Aluminum Wiring – Complete Guide

Aluminum Wiring:Complete Guide Juan Jimenez November 14th, 2022 ElectricalHome Buying Guideshome upgrades  What is Aluminum Wiring?Aluminum wiring often refers to the single-strand solid wiring used in homes from the late…
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What is Polybutylene Piping

Juan Jimenez June 7th, 2022 Home Buying Guidesplumbing What is Polybutylene Piping? Polybutylene piping was a plastic plumbing material made and installed from 1978 to the mid-1990s. Like many new…
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Final Walk Through Checklist

Interactive Final Walkthrough Checklist Get added peace of mind by using our interactive final walkthrough checklist Juan Jimenez August 5th, 2021 Home Buying GuidesRealtor Focused Our interactive final walkthrough checklist…
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How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?

How Long Does a Home Inspection Take? How long SHOULD a Home Inspection Take? Juan Jimenez July 20th, 2021 Home Buying Guides Quick FactsOn average, a home inspection takes about…
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What is Shrink Swell Soil?

What is Shrink Swell Soil Here in Chesterfield, VA, we have an area with known shrink-swell soil issues. Specifically, the Brandermill neighborhood has many homes with structural problems - many…
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6 Tax Free Weekend Buys for the Home

From the Home Inspector Perspective The unbearable heat wave of July is over. This morning was actually cool, crisp, and refreshing. All I could think about was fall, the kids…
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4 Reasons Homeowners Hate Home Warranties

Owning a home is still considered by many as the pinnacle of prosperity, and the culmination of the American dream. Still, it isn't with out challenges. With crooked window salesman,…
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