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I got a lot of (mostly) good feedback on the last article about home inspection company sales pitches, so why not kick off the winter blogging season with four more tried and true goodies: 1. “My report is better because it’s (insert number typically greater than 30) pages…” What it can mean: “…the report will […]
Spring is here (at last) in Massachusetts, and it’s getting to be that time again when jobs are abundant and competition is on the rise. Like many in the Real Estate profession, home inspection companies can be subject to being perceived as commodities – that somehow we are all alike, separated only by cost. As competition rises, so […]
I got a lot of (mostly) good feedback on the last article about home inspection company sales pitches, so why not kick off the winter blogging season with four more tried and true goodies: 1. “My report is better because it’s (insert number typically greater than 30) pages…” What it can mean: “…the report will […]
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has begun mailing its Annual Water Quality Report to every household in its service area. The report is required by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and updates consumers on last year’s water quality test results. In the latest round of testing, the MWRA system was again below the Lead […]
We’ve all heard about the health dangers of mold in residential and commercial buildings. Having measures in place to prevent or control the growth of mold is of course prudent, and mold remediation is a necessary and often difficult task. For mold testing, control, and remediation, it is best to rely upon an expert in the […]
Below is the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC –http://www.cdc.gov/) Official statement on Mold, Dampness, and your Health. I have added my own comments in regards to this statement at the bottom: Facts about Mold and Dampness There is always some mold everywhere – in the air and on many surfaces. Molds have been […]
Dust mites are microscopic arachnids that thrive indoors in warm, moist places, such as the insides of pillows and mattresses. They feed on dead skin that is regularly shed by humans and their pets. The harm posed to building occupants by dust mites is slight compared to other minuscule bed-dwellers, such as bed bugs. Yet, […]
Heating oil, which is more commonly known as Fuel Oil No. 2, is used to heat 7.7 million American homes each year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Heating oil is in a category of fuel oil that also includes Fuel Oil No. 1 (kerosene), range oil and jet fuel. It is essentially the […]
Does Mold pose a Risk to your Home? A disturbing number of things can present a health risk in a home, from a faulty gas boiler to a contaminated water supply. One often overlooked health hazard is mold. If you have a mold problem in your home then you should not just be concerned about how bad […]
Please upgrade your browser Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, a checklist, photographs, environmental reports, and […]