by Jon Boyd | Oct 30, 2023 | Home Buying, Home Evaluation, Home Inspection, Home Ownership
Today’s Home Buying Tip is a little different. This one is about actually viewing homes. Most property sales in the United States come from the process of home buyers scheduling tours with real estate agents. But, sometimes, a house tour can create an... by Jon Boyd | Oct 20, 2023 | Heating and Cooling, Home Buying, Home Evaluation, Home Inspection, Uncategorized
In a previous post, we talked about the five things a buyer agent should always review with you when touring a basement together: 1. Water intrusion 2. Structure 3. Electrical 4. Heating, Ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) 5. Plumbing We certainly aren’t... by Jon Boyd | Oct 19, 2023 | Construction, Home Buying, Home Evaluation, Home Inspection
If you were ever in the basement of a home built in the 1950s or 1960s you have probably walked under acoustic tile. It was an inovative product that was very popular into the 1980s and is still used today. But the questions are: 1. Why was it used where it was used?... by Jon Boyd | Oct 17, 2023 | Construction, Home Buying, Home Evaluation, Home Inspection
In Home Buying Tip #071, we highlight the importance of choosing a thorough inspector who is happy to answer all your questions and may even let you look into the attic on their ladder. While some inspectors may rush through inspections to satisfy regular real estate... by Jon Boyd | Oct 17, 2023 | Construction, Home Buying, Home Evaluation, Home Inspection
In our market in southeastern Michigan, most homes have basements, and there are a lot of basement problems. One time we were looking at six Ann Arbor homes on our first time out with a first-time homebuyer couple. Four of the six homes either had current basement... by Jon Boyd | Oct 13, 2023 | Construction, Home Evaluation, Home Inspection, Home Ownership
Each decade brings different developments, but for this tip, we’ll just compare a typical 1930s home with one from the 1970s for a similar-sized home. This is the type of information that is very useful for home buyers to consider, but that often does not get... 