How the Current Real Estate Market is Affecting Home Inspectors Houses are flying off the market at an incredible rate, selling within hours of being posted. Buyers are offering thousands over asking price and are waiving inspection contingencies just to get the house they want. But are these eager buyers being too risky? And how…
Inspection Certification Associates prides itself on hiring the best instructors in the home inspection field, so that you can get the best learning experience possible. To aid in the continued growth of your own business, we wanted to share with you one of our many success stories. We’d like to introduce Patrick Hardy, an ICA…
Termites are known as “silent destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper, all while being undetected. Termites can cause thousands of dollars in damage to a house, depending on the colony’s age and location. According to the National Pest Management Association, termites cause more than $5 billion in damage…
A home inspection is an important part of buying a house. For the buyer, an inspection provides valuable information about the condition of the home, and serious foundation issues can ruin a sale. The purpose of a foundation inspection is to determine if the base of the home is structurally sound. Structural issues can lead…
Radon has become an increasingly persistent concern over the years, as it can only be detected through testing. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers it highly dangerous because you may be unknowingly inhaling or ingesting it. In some locations it’s actually in the water supply, and for others it’s found in the basement/crawl space. The…
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