Your home purchase is not a cheap investment. You have saved for a long time, and you don’t want to settle on an OK property. It is where you and your family are going to live, where you’ll make memories reminisce about the glorious days when your kids were growing up but are now off…
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If you think about skipping the home inspection, you might want to think again. The home inspection is a fundamental part of the home buying process and something you should consider. A good real estate agent will recommend that you include a home inspection when making an offer. As smart homebuyers, you are paying for…
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It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the thought of buying a new home. It’s brand new, and everything should be perfect, or so you would think. While you do get swept up with the excitement, never forget that a home inspection is, and should be, an important part of the real estate home buying transaction.…
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Smart home buyers opt for a home inspection, so they know what they’re buying. At Xcellence Inspection Services, we understand how overwhelming the home buying journey can be—buying new construction or a resale? What’s important is that you get the home inspected. A home inspection is important for two reasons – to save you time and…
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Buying a home is one of the most expensive purchases in a person’s life. The process is long and stressful. Perhaps you spent months searching for the right house before making an offer. Now that you have your dream home under contract, the process of writing checks begin. And, upon seeing your total expenses, you…
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Your dream of selling your home has now become a reality as you and the buyer have finally signed a contract. The final details are coming together and one of those is the home inspection. Because the home purchase is a crucial time for buyers, most will hire a professional to inspect the home during…
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If you are buying or selling a home, either party typically prefers a home inspection. The inspector will be looking for any safety, function, or structural issues of the house. Although a home inspection is not required, it can prove beneficial if you want a smooth buying or selling process. The home inspection gives…
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Red Flags It’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, excited, and emotional when you think about how close you are to stepping into your dream home. Now that the only thing standing between you and that door is the home inspection, you begin to wonder how you can move forward, what are the common red flags…
DetailsHelpful Information About House Repairs by Xcellence Inspection Services! With the current situation that the world is facing, we are advised to stay at home as much as possible to protect the health and safety of our families and community. Hence, cleaning and disinfecting the home is done regularly more than ever. But, minor fixes inside the…
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A basement can add an extra living and storage space in your home. Some use it to store away supplies and materials that are not frequently used. Other homeowners use it as a laundry room or a functional living space. Unfortunately, whatever you use the basement for; it’s one of the most common parts of…
DetailsFact or fiction? Home Inspection Chicago reveals 5 myths about metal roofing Asphalt shingles may be the most popular roofing in the U.S. by volume, but metal roofing is gaining in popularity for its durability, longevity and low-maintenance benefits. Still, many people unfamiliar with the product have misconceptions about this quality roofing option. Myth #1: Metal…
DetailsWhen it comes to homebuying, buyers should be keen and extra cautious. Never hesitate to ask. This is your home. You will live here so better have your questions ready. Here are some of the most common home inspection questions homeowners have: Oftentimes, buyers ask if they are required to attend the inspection. For…
DetailsChicago Home Inspections 5 ways to prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoffs this summer. During extreme weather conditions and when the threat of danger from wildfires is imminent, California utility companies make a determination whether to temporarily shut off power in specific areas to protect public safety and prevent an increase in dangerous conditions like…
DetailsChicago Home Inspections advise how to buy a home without breaking the bank Buying a home is one of life’s biggest financial milestones, but people often think it’s out of reach because of the costs involved, including the myth that you have to put 20% down. The fact is, you don’t necessarily need to deplete…
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