Ask The Charlotte Home Inspector

Do you have trim damage? Do you have soft wood around windows and doors? What happens here is water gets in behind the wood where it’s not primed or painted, then the pourous wood will suck it up and it will cause damage. Moisture in wood is also attractive for termites. After the moisture has […]

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Have you ever had bats, squirrels, or other rodents in your attic? This is probably the result of not having screens or not having adequate screen coverage. Often flood lights attract bugs which attract bats. If these bats get in your attic they poop. The poop can carry disease and parasites. You have to get […]

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We all know the real estate market is a little depressed right now. Heck the news media will not let us forget it. Which one is causing which? Ever notice that in history many recessions corrospond with election years? Check it yourself, I am not kidding. Is it because of uncertainity about the future or […]

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The housing sales slump continues. From Sacramento to Detroit to Atlanta, housing sales have taken a dive. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) predicts that a soft market for existing home sales will continue through the first half of the year. Although home sales remain weak, some homeowners are willing — or are compelled — […]

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When it comes to your home

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Many people are having a very difficult time selling their home today. The market for most of the country is considered a buyers market. If you plan on selling your home fast then consider these few tips. Always price your home two percent lower than the current market value. Notice I said current market value. […]

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It’s no news that it’s become a buyer’s market in many markets across the country. In my area (Charlotte NC) there are over 16,500 homes on the market and foreclosures are up 55 percent from this time last year. What can agents do to get these properties moved and a big paycheck in their pocket? […]

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