In this video, Jim Davis discusses why buying a renovated flip house is usually, about 80% of the time, not a good idea. Most investors fail to calculate the real cost of rehabbing a house and they won’t replace/repair items you don’t see. The improvements will be cosmetic and most of the real issues with […]
Negotiating Repairs From A Home Inspection
Negotiating repairs after the inspection This video addresses the correct way for home buyers to negotiate repairs on a home being purchased. Following this advice will help to avoid having improper repairs and disappointment after closing.
How to Avoid Buying a Renovated Flood House with Mold
This video, from Houston home inspector Jim Davis, is about the ways to avoid buying a Houston renovated, previously flooded, house with mold contamination issues. Three tips are provided. These include the correct documents a homeowner needs to prove that the house was remediated properly and tested for mold, researching the renovation contractor that provided […]
Swimming Pool Resurface Costs
Houston Home Inspection: Many home buyers today are looking for a home with an in ground swimming pool. This video stresses the importance of having the pool inspected at the same time as the Houston home inspection so swimming pool resurface costs can be determined and negotiated with the sellers. We look at the various […]
Water Heater Health Hazard
Houston Home Inspections: Water Heater Health Hazard. Did you know that there is an appliance in your home that can cause headaches nausea and even death? What we’re talking about in this video is your water heater that may have been installed incorrectly or may have been damaged by Highwinds. During Houston home inspections inspectors […]