Do I Need a Home Inspection? Buying a home is one of the most expensive purchases in a person’s life. The process is long and stressful. Perhaps you spent months searching for the right house before making an offer. Now that you have your dream home under contract, the process of writing checks begin. And,…
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Home Inspection Checklist for Buyers A Charlotte NC home inspection is an integral part of a real estate transaction. It is a professional, third-party inspection with the goal of evaluating the home from a Safety, Function, and Structural standpoint. Whether you are a first-time or seasoned home buyer, a home inspection can be one of…
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Your dream of selling your home has now become a reality as you and the buyer have finally signed a contract. The final details are coming together, and one of those is the home inspection. Because the home purchase is a crucial time for buyers, most will hire a professional to inspect the home during…
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If you are buying or selling a home, either party typically prefers a home inspection. The inspector will be looking for any safety, function, or structural issues of the house. Although a home inspection is not required, it can prove beneficial if you want a smooth buying or selling process. The home inspection gives…
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While summer is the time to enjoy basking in the sun, there are still chores that need to be done. A home maintenance checklist is essential for your home’s upkeep. Simple tasks such as checking the exteriors, appliances, heating and cooling system, plumbing, and electrical will help you address issues sooner and keep your home…
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Red Flags It’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, excited, and emotional when you think about how close you are to stepping into your dream home. Now that the only thing standing between you and that door is the home inspection, you begin to wonder how you can move forward, what are the common red…
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Sell Your Home Fast Everybody can turn a house into a home. But, not everybody can turn their homes into a sellable property that sells fast. Updating the main features in your homes such as the living room, bedroom, or kitchen is great but upgrading or re-purposing some areas around can add not just convenience…
DetailsI was recently asked by Redfin about our home inspection process and what were some of the issues that were missed by a homeowner. As I thought about the many inspections done by AHI Residential & Commercial Inspection, the most missed item that stood out for me was water intrusion. Water intrusion issues due to…
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A basement can add an extra living and storage space in your home. Some use it to store away supplies and materials that are not frequently used. Other homeowners use it as a laundry room or a functional living space. Unfortunately, whatever you use the basement for; it’s one of the most common parts of…
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Hello, my name is David Johnson and I’m the owner and lead inspector with AHI residential and Commercial Inspection. We are a full service residential and commercial inspection company serving the entire North Carolina Piedmont area, including Charlotte, Mooresville, Concord and the surrounding cities I have been asked this common question on many occasions, does…
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