Detached buildings – buying, selling and maintaining
Buying a house with detached buildings is a great opportunity for additional storage, work, rental or living areas. Well-maintained detached buildings can add utility and
Buying a home – different foundation types
Different foundation types have different maintenance considerations. Foundation systems of all types depend on the integrity of the supporting soil to prevent settling over the
Buying an older house (built before 1960)
What to consider when buying an older house (built before 1960) Homes built before 1960 can be more expensive to modernize than homes built more
Buying a Mountain Style home
https://youtu.be/UmeTEOo6xtk Mountain Style homes are popular in our area because the design aesthetic blends well with our geography and the signature design elements of the
Buying a Log Home
Log homes are popular here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Log homes or log cabins can be pre-manufactured, sold in kits, custom or
Buying a Modular Home
What is a Modular home (and what it isn’t) Modular homes have components that are partially built off-site in a factory which are then assembled
Buying a Manufactured Home
What is a Manufactured home? Commonly referred to as ‘double-wide’s or ‘on-frame’ home, these homes still have the steel frame or chassis in place that
Buying a 15-25 Year Old Home
When buying a 15-25 year old home buyers should consider aging components, installation defects, maintenance and repair neglect, and any additions, renovations or repairs.
Buying a House 15 years or newer
Generally, newer homes are relatively low maintenance for the first 12 years. Typically our talking points of a newer home inspection are about some of
Buying New Construction Homes – Tips from a Home Inspector
Buying a new construction home is a great opportunity for buyers who seek clean, low maintenance, and modern living with fewer surprises. Some buyers will
