Whether purchasing your first home or fourth, buyers need to investigate a number of avenues before closing a deal. As part of Virginia’s “caveat emptor” (or buyer beware) clause, it is up to the buyers to do their due diligence in determining all material adverse facts. The 3 most well common inspections include: Home […]
As part of a buyer’s due diligence to inspect all areas of a home before buying, I recommend completing a termite/moisture inspection. This is to determine there are no moisture problems in or under the home, including moisture damaged wood or standing water. The inspector also checks for active wood-damaging insects or unrepaired damage. Sellers […]
In addition to a home inspection, there are additional property inspections critical to a home purchase. Termite/Moisture Inspection – Required by your lender, the termite/moisture inspection insures there are no moisture problems or standing water beneath the house. It also ensures there are no active wood-damaging insect infestations or unrepaired damage evident. It is generally […]
I was reminded this weekend of the old saying “expect the unexpected.” Four days into spring and it was snowing – in Virginia nonetheless! Now for those of you who aren’t Virginia natives, we don’t get much snow here, so the fact that it was spring and we had 2-4 inches of snow is pretty […]