If you hire me to inspect the home you are considering buying - and I miss something I should have found - the home will be purchased back from you at the price you paid. How many inspectors can say that? As a Certified Professional Inspector trained by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), I'm able to offer not just a thorough inspection and reliable report but something no one else in the industry does: InterNACHI's Buy-Back Guarantee. Thi

The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire and accidents. InterNACHI recommends that you follow these guidelines to help make your holiday season safer and more enjoyable. Holiday Lighting - Use caution with holiday decorations and, whenever possible, choose those made with flame-resistant, flame-retardant and non-combustible materials. - Keep candles away from decorations and other

What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. How Can Asbestos Affect Human Health? From studies of people who were exposed to asbestos in factories and shipyards, we know that breathing high levels of asbestos fibers can lead to an i

Missoula home sales were down in October from a year ago but were still at healthy levels compared to that same month during the last six years. One hundred and twenty-four homes were sold in the Missoula urban area during October, according to the Missoula Organization of REALTORS. While 135 homes sold during that same month a year ago. The organization's latest Market Trends report can be viewed here. County-wide, the slight downward pattern continued. In October 2018, 160

This list of terms covers most of the common household dangers likely to be encountered by InterNACHI inspectors. algae: microorganisms that may grow to colonies in damp environments, including certain rooftops. They can discolor shingles; often described as fungus. alligatoring:  a condition of paint or aged asphalt brought about by the loss of volatile oils, and the oxidation caused by solar radiation; causes a coarse, "checking" pattern characterized by slipping of the new