Buying an Older Hudson Valley Home: Questions to Ask Your Inspector
Home – Inspection Notes Buying a house built before 1960 in the Hudson Valley is a different job than buying a newer house. The systems are older, the repairs are layered, and there are more things an inspection can only look at, not open. These are the questions I would want a buyer to ask […]
Pre-Offer Consultation vs. Full Home Inspection
In a tight market, buyers ask me whether they can get away with something shorter than a full inspection. Sometimes a quick walkthrough is the right tool. Sometimes it is a way to feel better about a decision that has not been checked. Here is how I think about the difference. A full home inspection […]
Attic Mold in Westchester Homes: What Buyers Should Know
When a buyer sends me a photo of dark staining on attic roof sheathing, the first question is often the same: is this toxic, and does it kill the deal? The honest answer is that the photo tells me about moisture, and that is where I start. Mold testing and assessment is done as part […]