Renter and Buyer Inspection Mistakes

Whether you are renting or buying, there is a moment in time when you personally become responsible for the property. Yes, you’ll get a chance to have a full inspection, but if you miss something, there’s no “do-over.”  What can you do to protect yourself? Here to...

California Does Not License Home Inspectors

Posted April 13, 2018 The State of California does NOT license home inspectors. CREIA takes the lead in requiring adherence to CREIA’s Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice, which are recognized in California law. Orange County, CA, April 13, 2018: The...

Checklist for Home Inspections

  Even in a seller’s market, smart homebuyers aren’t going to make a purchase without having a property professionally inspected first. That’s why it’s important for sellers to know where their house may fall short of a buyer’s...

How to pick a home inspector

How to choose a home inspector   Q. In the past, I’ve hired good and bad home inspectors. Now that I’m buying another home, I want my next inspector to be the best. My agent has given me some referrals, but I’d like some guidelines for making a...

ASHI 20 home inspection photos from 2018

  Happy New Year! To help ring in the new year, we give you our Top 20 Home Inspection Photos compilation. All of these images were featured on our facebook page over the last year. Before you scroll through these photos, I encourage you to play Yakety Sax in the...

Should You Buy a House With Roof Damage?

  The Surprising Benefits—and Challenges. For most home shoppers, any mention of roof damage is enough to send them sprinting in the opposite direction. Buyers who are not in the market for a fixer-upper are typically trying to nab a house in the best possible...