http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=David+Haigh Career David Haigh Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=531731&ca=Career When you’ve found a home inspector you think you’d like to hire, put him on the spot. You’ve got a lot at stake. Interview him and give him the chance to tell you why you should choose him. Here are some questions you can ask him. Is he or she certified by the proper state, county, or city agencies?... Real Estate David Haigh Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=531732&ca=Real+Estate If you’re buying or selling a home, it’s essential to have the home inspected by a qualified home inspector. Your home inspector will examine the house from top to bottom, inside and out, and give you a report on the condition of the home to help you make wise decisions. A home inspector worth his s... Real Estate David Haigh Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=513293&ca=Real+Estate When you have a home inspected, your home inspector will check both the inside and outside of the house. As for windows and doors, here’s what he’ll check for outside. Have you ever stopped to consider how many kinds of doors there are? For example, there are hinged, single and double doors made of... Real Estate David Haigh Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=499827&ca=Real+Estate Whether you’re buying or selling a home, a home inspection is a significant part of the process. Who should be there besides the home inspector when it happens? Let’s look at an important reason why you should be present when the home is inspected. Suppose you’re buying a home. Then you find all kin... Real Estate David Haigh Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=499830&ca=Real+Estate If you have visions of your professional home inspector poking around a house with a magnifying glass and yardstick, it’s time to update your mental image. Your home inspector may very well own a magnifying glass and yardstick, but be assured, he’s got modern tools to put to work for you, and they m... Real Estate David Haigh Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=491399&ca=Real+Estate Whether you’re buying or selling a home, having it inspected by a qualified home inspector is a must. Your inspector will look over the inside and outside of the home to give you a report on its condition. Areas prone to safety issues may need special attention. Some of the most important areas on t... Real Estate David Haigh Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=491401&ca=Real+Estate When you have a home inspected, either before buying or selling, issues might come up that will surprise you. Radon might be one of those. How important is it, and should your home be tested for it? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is a radioactive gas that has been foun... Real Estate David Haigh Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=486321&ca=Real+Estate When you’re in the market for a home, have that dream home inspected by a qualified professional home inspector. Why? Because a home inspector will give you a report on the overall condition of the home. You’ll get an in depth, unbiased perspective you can’t get from a walk through with your real es... Real Estate David Haigh Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=486323&ca=Real+Estate The last thing you want when you’re selling your home is to discover problems that could jeopardize the sale. While a home inspection will reveal the condition of your home, you won’t have to be afraid of issues that come up if you’ve kept your home wel maintained. With good home maintenance you can... Home Management David Haigh Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=476794&ca=Home+Management If you haven’t yet been convinced how important it is to have a home inspected before you purchase it, here’s one key reason: Chinese drywall. You may have heard about it on the news, but how serious is it? Drywall imported from China, mainly between 2001 and 2007, is at the root of the problem. How...