On June 15, 1976, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) instituted the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards – more commonly referred to as the “HUD Code.” With these regulations, HUD defined the safety and quality standards required for construction of a manufactured home. This was a pivotal moment…
Chicago Home Inspection Insider tips and tactics for buying a home in a seller’s market Whether you’re a millennial looking to buy your first home or a boomer thinking about downsizing your empty nest, you’re probably aware that it’s a seller’s market out there. Homes are selling at lightning speed, bidding wars are…
Home improvements to help your home sell faster and for more money with Chicago Home Inspection The real estate market is heating up, and if you’re planning to sell your home in the future, you want it to sell quickly and for as high of a price as possible. By taking proactive action now,…
With spring officially arriving, home improvement season is swinging into full gear. Fair warning to homeowners looking to hire a professional Chicago home inspector, 2018 is predicted to be a record-breaker. A recent study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University projects home improvement spending will approach $340 billion this year…
If you love the idea of being a landlord and don’t mind being on duty around the clock, Chicago Home Inspection suggests buying an investment property may be the wealth-building option for you. Property values have enjoyed a steady increase over the decades. That’s why real estate has earned its reputation as a sound investment…
Chicago Home Inspection identifies Silent destroyers: Tips to spot termites and prevent infestation There are many reasons that termites have gained the nickname “silent destroyers.” Five billion reasons, in fact. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. each year. If left unchecked, they can silently chew through the structural…
Chicago Home Inspectors reveal secret places pests are hiding in your home Pests can be hiding just about everywhere – whether you can see them or not. When you know where to look, there are preventative measures you can take to help avoid a pest infestation problem in your home. Xcellence Inspection Services…
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.…
Chicago 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…
Learn 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…
Do 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…
We 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…
Rent 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…
Chicago 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. …