The new inspection contingency form is a boon for everyone in Minnesota. If you’re a home buyer, seller or inspector in Minneapolis, the home inspection process just changed. The old process, known as the 5-2-2, is no longer in force. Now there’s a 10-day window for the whole inspection and contingency operation, start to finish.…
DetailsThere should be no question: a home inspection is always the right choice. The tougher it is to find and buy a house, the more likely buyers are to skip the home inspection. At least that’s a trend in some parts of the country. It seems unlikely. Why would anyone make such a large purchase,…
DetailsOn-demand inspection report access could help every prospective buyer compete. A Seattle-based home inspection startup wants to trim down the out-of-pocket expenses that home buyers usually face. It’s not an easy task. In an active real estate market, expenses leading up to a home purchase can really mount up. But this company’s novel approach is…
DetailsAlex Bakman is CEO and Founder of Snappii, a leading mobile business app development company. Snappii lets customers design and build their own apps. What are some of the common reasons customers decide to design an app? To improve existing business process such as manage people, equipment, to allow enable customers to order products, make…
DetailsSometimes technological advances are just for the sake of gadgetry. And sometimes they really mean something. If you’re wondering where smart thermostats fall, they’re soundly in the “worth it” spot. They save natural resources, hard-earned cash and can even save you a little time. Two of the top smart or learning thermostat contenders are Ecobee…
DetailsTankless or on-demand water heaters haven’t overtaken standard tank-style appliances just yet, but they are gaining popularity. With recent legislation that updated efficiency requirements (and drove up prices substantially), you might see them more and more often. They’re already the more popular and common style of water heater in Europe where fuel prices are much…
DetailsBelieve it or not, your cell phone is one of the most useful tools that you own. So you’re giving serious consideration to a career change, and home inspecting seems like the perfect fit. That’s great! But you’ve probably got a lot of questions. And many of those likely surround the costs involved. You already…
DetailsGeothermal systems are powerful enough to heat and cool a large home and still save money and energy. There’s a reason why geothermal heat pumps are popping up across America. They’re extremely efficient. And there’s also a reason why home inspectors should be a little concerned: The technology is more complicated than a traditional HVAC…
DetailsTankless water heaters give the perfect shower every time with no waiting. Traditional water heaters couldn’t be much simpler. Water flows into a tank where it’s heated up using electricity or gas, and then it sits and waits. If it waits too long, it’s reheated to keep it at the right temperature until you need…
DetailsThe Internet of Things makes any average home a smart one. If you’ve heard about the Internet of Things or IOT, you might have more questions than answers. In short, the concept is all about living in a wirelessly connected home where electronic objects such as thermostats, televisions and even kitchen appliances are accessible and…
Details