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HUD Inspection
HUD Inspection There are specific forms associated with HUD homes and their inspections. A HUD home is a property acquired by HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner, offers it for sale and then sells it at market […]
Home Inspection West Palm Beach
Choosing the correct home inspector is like choosing the right home. Why? Because many homes – newly built or existing – have defects that only a trained professional will spot. A highly trained and CHI® and PHI® Certified Home Inspector can find defects that can save you thousands of dollars in repair bills.
Checking Window Seals
Inspecting Window Seals Many newer windows have more than one pane of glass. The area between each pane is either airtight or filled with an insulating gas thus creating a temperature barrier. If the seal around the pane is “broken” it can allow air and/or moisture to enter and reduces the thermal efficiency of […]
Are you selling your home?
When It Comes time to RESELL your home don’t forget make it a “CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED HOME” A-Pro’s EXCLUSIVE SELLER’S PROTECTION WE SAFEGUARD SELLERS FOR 120 DAYS WITH OUR UNPRECEDENTED “CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED HOME PROGRAM” Today, home inspections are conducted in the interests of the buyer alone. But A-Pro has changed all that with […]
A-Pro Home Inspection Service History
The System A-Pro Home Inspection Service was established in the New Orleans area in 1994 with a goal to serve the area’s need for affordable, professional home inspection services. A-Pro saw a pressing need in the Home Inspection Industry for a marketing system that better addressed the needs of real estate agents, vendors, and […]
A FREE Home Radon Test
A FREE Home Radon Test for The Entire Realtor Community. Dear All Agents: As a real estate agent, you probably recommend radon testing to your clients. But have you ever had your own home tested? Dennie Edwards — a real estate agent of 31 years — never did. That […]
Existing home sales highest since 2009 and the home inspection business is booming…
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Existing home sales rose in April to hit the highest rate since November 2009, pointing to an ongoing recovery supported by low interest rates and pent-up demand, according to data released Wednesday. According to the National Association of Realtors existing-home sales rose 0.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate […]
Doing Home Renovations?
Home Renovation Inspection… Be smart, Be protected have your renovations A-Pro Inspected! I’m sure you have watched those television reality shows and know the nightmares that can arise from home renovations when done incorrectly. Subpar materials, poor workmanship or jobs left incomplete. To the untrained eye it can be difficult to know if the […]
Structural Home Inspection Checlist
Wall/ Ceiling Surface Cracks: Don’t be surprised if you notice minor movement of cracks owing to normal settling and shrinkage. But if your monitoring turns up dramatic movement, be alerted that repair may be in order. Wood Framing: Insect infestation and rot are the two archenemies of your basement’s exposed wooden structural components. You can […]
11 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector before hiring them
Are you a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors, International Society of Home Inspectors or National Association of Home Inspectors? Are you a certified or professional home inspector? Do you have a current home inspectors license? Note: Inspectors are not required to be licensed in every state. Can you […]