Monday, October 19, 2009

Planning on staying in your home for awhile?

I thought I would talk about some ways to keep the value of your home, and even make improvements, when you are planning on staying for awhile.

A great way to stay on top of things is to periodically have a home inspection. A certified home inspector can pinpoint areas of concern and areas where improvements can be made. Many of our homes show some wear and tear over the years, many are obvious, while some are "hidden", while others are things that we might never think to look for. A home inspector checks your home top to bottom, and with your permission as the home owner, can even open up walls to check for insulation and water damage to name a few. They provide a full report outlining the areas that may need immediate attention, and also those that you can get to when you're ready.

If you need the name of a reliable home inspector, give me a call. I have a list of inspectors who I'd be happy to refer you to.