Two Minutes with Mark

From the Desk of Mark Berardelli, BCT, 30 Year Inspector Why do inspectors write things like this? Evaluation of the DDID formula in a report is recommended to completely understand the extent of the conditions and the full extent of the repairs required....

We all expect our home inspector to highlight problems with the structure or operation of the HVAC but what about safety issues? In the home inspection pictured below, the home inspector found loose boards and a gap in the railing. These items hadn’t...

With all of the recent rainfall, homeowners in the Charlotte area should check their homes for standing water or excessive moisture. In the inspection depicted below, the home had excessive moisture levels that were already causing structural damage. Intrusion by...

Article provided by Nick Gromicko and Ben Gromicko     The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your next inspection about other tools that you might find...

"Deferred maintenance" is a bad habit we all can fall into. A few pennies now can save a few dollars later, if repairs are performed when first noticed. So, if you haven't done the small things yet, consider doing them soon! Time to check...

  "You Go Girl".... Single Female Buyers are on the rise! Single women aren’t waiting to find a mate before they take the plunge into homeownership. Single females across the country make up 16 percent of home buying purchases. The 2nd largest home buying group, the...