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Some helpful information from Texas Realtor’s magazine, April edition.

What Are Your Obligations with a Buyer’s Inspection Report? – Texas REALTORS® A seller or seller’s broker is only prohibited from sharing a copy of an inspection report with a subsequent buyer if the seller or the seller’s broker is the client of the inspector and the seller or seller’s broker signed an agreement prohibiting the seller or broker from sharing the report.

https://www.insider.com/home-inspectors-tips-before-buying-home

5 things home inspectors wish you knew before buying a home A house that appears newly renovated does not necessarily have up-to-date systems, experts warned.

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https://www.freshwatersystems.com/blogs/blog/what-is-a-backflow-prevention-device-and-how-does-it-work

A little bit of history on backflow prevention. The majority of the inspections that I've performed lately are missing an airgap or "high loop" for the dishwasher discharge hose. By not having either of these installed, people risk having contaminated water "back flow" into their home's water supply.

Let me know if you have any questions about this necessary prevention. Always here to help!

What Is a Backflow Prevention Device and How Does It Work? In 1933, Chicago hosted the World’s Fair and, unintentionally, a backflow disaster. The sewage and plumbing systems in Chicago at the time were undersized, and the influx of visitors led to disease caused by a contaminated water supply. Around 100 deaths and over 1000 cases of amoebic dysentery la...

Happy New Year!

This article has some very valid points.

In particular #5, however if the home is not located in a city or municipality like a lot of homes in Texas counties, very few inspections are required or are done internally by the home builder.

I can perform phase inspections at critical steps throughout the construction process, from pre-pouring the foundation through final inspection, or start anywhere in between.

Why take chances on you biggest investment?

New Year, New Home? 9 Myths About Buying a New-Construction House That Actually Aren't True Persistent myths about new-construction homes might keep buyers from considering them, but this article sets the record straight.

Feel free to contact me before step 9 if you have any questions. Don't be shy 😀

Buying A House In 2022: A Step-By-Step How-To Buying a house can be a complex process, so we broke it down for you. Skip the confusion, and check out our comprehensive guide on how to buy a house.

This article offers some good information and sets expectations for buyers and sellers.

How a Home Inspection Works When Your House Is in the Hot Seat How does a home inspection work and how can I be prepared? We answer your questions so you can get ready for a smooth inspection.

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