House hunting? Use this handy checklist before you make the offer. House hunting can feel like an adventurous new chapter in your life. If you’re lucky enough to find the property that checks off all the “must have” boxes – appearance, size, price, location – it’s easy to fall in love. Not so fast.…
DetailsChicago Home Inspection gives 4 Home Design Tips on How To Transform Small Space During the 1950s, the average-sized American home was just around 1,700 square feet. Fast forward to today, and the average size has increased to about 2,600 square feet, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While many Americans think the bigger the…
DetailsLearn about Fire Safety from Chicago Home Inspector Think of all the items you replace regularly – your cellphone, lightbulbs and even your toothbrush. But when was the last time you replaced your smoke alarm batteries, or even the alarms themselves? It’s easy to overlook, but the time to think about fire safety is now…
DetailsDo the math: Homebuying now may save a lot By: Chicago Home Inspector Check out Pre Listing Inspection for more details. It is a common misconception that a 20 percent down payment is required to buy a home. Advice to wait and save a large down payment is often based on the theory that…
DetailsWe at Chicago Home Inspections suggest that now is a great time to establish year-long goals and resolutions, including home improvement goals like pest free home you’d like to tackle this year. The first step is to create a pest control plan for your home. It’s important to establish good habits early in the year…
DetailsRent vs. Own: Which is the right for you? Ask our Chicago Home Inspector If you’re thinking of buying your first home, you’ve probably wrestled with the decision to rent or own your home – and for good reason. Owning a home is a big commitment. With it comes a lot of responsibility…
DetailsChicago Home Inspection Smart home update 2018: New products that organize your life through voice The artificial intelligence that’s already taking the world by storm is ramping up even more in 2018. Enabling a number of innovative new smart home tools that can make your life easier. More comfortable or just more fun. …
DetailsChicago Home Inspection 5 must-have home features for retirees As we move through the different stages in our lives, our housing needs change too. The home you were excited to move into in your 30s might not be ideal for those now nearing retirement. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard…
DetailsWellness begins at home: Home Inspection Chicago 5 tips for a healthier home From diets to exercise routines to standing at our desks while we work, we do a lot to stay healthy. Most of the time this involves focusing on what we eat and how we move. No doubt this is an essential…
DetailsTop trends for the 2018 housing market identified by Chicago Home Inspectors In the real estate market, springtime is going time. It’s the busiest time of the year for home sales, and with this year’s stable economy and the low unemployment rate. The spring of 2018 has the potential to be especially active. …
DetailsHome Inspector Chicago tips about New ways renters are becoming homeowners The world that millennials have grown up in is a lot different than the world the Gen Xers and Baby Boomers knew. The digital revolution, widespread use of smartphones and adoption of disruptive technologies. Ridesharing and vacation rental apps are just a few…
DetailsChicago Home Inspector identifies 6 hot spots in your house where critters and creepy-crawlies would love to spend the winter. When temperatures cool, critters that were perfectly happy outdoors begin looking for somewhere warm to spend the winter. They may decide your house is the perfect location — unless you take steps to keep…
DetailsChicago Home Inspection listed Top 5 features millennials look for in a home For generations, homeownership has been part of the American dream. For most Americans, it’s the largest, most significant investment they’ll make, and because homeownership is the best way to grow their wealth, the most important investment as well. As the youngest…
DetailsA few simple steps now can mean a cozy, safe winter for you and your entire family. Add these five steps by Home Inspection Chicago to your winterization to-do list for this weekend and give yourself valuable peace of mind. As temperatures drop, you’re reminded that Old Man Winter will soon rear his…
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