| By Dennis Norman,on September 6th,2011 It is not uncommon when performing an inspection,not be able to have ready access to the electric panel cabinet. Items are stored in front of it,it is located behind the laundry equipment,it is covered by a finished wall,it is located in a closet with limited space and yes even it [...] By Gerry Loesch,on May 27th,2011 Where do you begin? Moisture can come from several sources. However,the most frequent sources of moisture inside the home are the plumbing,roofing,basement seepage and condensation. No matter where the source is it must be found and eliminated. Moisture damage in some cases may take some time to become obvious. It is easy [...] By Gerry Loesch,on May 2nd,2011 Basement seepage,in most cases relates to poor management of surface and roof water. Water causing basement seepage can come from three basic sources. First surface water can be directed to,rather than away from the foundation. Second water collected in gutters and downspouts is not routed away from the foundation. Although rare,the third [...] By Robert Fishel,on April 27th,2011 Most mortgage financing plans provide only permanent financing. That is,the lender will not usually close the loan and release the mortgage proceeds unless the condition of value of the property provides adequate loan security,When rehabilitation is involved ,this means the lender requires improvements to be finished before a long-term mortgage [...] By Dennis Norman,on December 17th,2010 The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) published its’“Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report”for this year and in it rated exterior replacement projects among the most cost-effective home improvement projects. This reinforces something most REALTORS will tell you which is that a homes curb appeal plays a significant role in the sale of the home. [...] By Dennis Norman,on November 9th,2010 Dennis Norman Time is running out to take advantage of two tax credit programs that are a result of the expanded recovery act:The “Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit”and “Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit”programs both offer homeowners the opportunity to receive tax credits for energy-efficient upgrades,but the programs end this year. [...] By Dennis Norman,on May 14th,2010 Dennis Norman Homeowners looking to upgrade or sell their home this spring should realize that not all remodeling and renovation projects will yield a full return on their investment,the president of the Appraisal Institute said today. “When it comes to home improvement projects,especially in today’s economy,not every renovation or remodeling effort [...] By Dennis Norman,on December 29th,2009 Dennis Norman “The smartest home improvement investments may also be some of the least expensive” Realtors® report that the smartest home improvement investments may also be some of the least expensive. Results from the “2009 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report”show that small-scale exterior projects are the most profitable at resale,according to [...] | |