What is Radon Gas? And how can it affect your families health?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is a Class A carcinogen. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is a Class A carcinogen. It is the number 1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, killing an estimated 20,000 Americans every year. It is a silent killer because it is odorless and colorless. […]
Windsor Deck Not Bolted To House Passed Town Inspection
It is hard to believe that in this day and age, a municipality would allow a second story deck to be constructed without bolting it to the house. On the second story this is super dangerous. This is just another example of why even newer houses need to have a home inspection when you purchase […]
Polybutylene Pipe (PB) Water Piping
Polybutylene Pipe (PB) Water Service This blue plastic pipe is sometimes used for the main water service line and was commonly installed during the 70’s and 80’s. Unfortunately, this material turned out to be sensitive to the chlorine used in municipal water. Because your inspector cannot see pipe that is buried, only the visible part […]
Foreclosed homeowners back in market
Are boomerang buyers returning to the market? This nickname has been given to people who lost a home to foreclosure, but are ready to buy again, now or in the near future. We think it also applies to people who had a bankruptcy or damaged their credit during the recession. Many boomerang buyers belong to […]