5 Expert Tips Reveal How to be Better Prepared for a Home Inspection
Selling a home can be a stressful process. First you have to find an interested buyer, and then the contract negotiations must be accepted by both parties. One area that can often cause a great deal of concern for sellers is how the house will look during...
Choosing the Wrong Home Inspector Can Have Unfortunate Consequences
Most buyers are aware that they should have a home inspection completed during the home buying process. But randomly picking an inspector just might be worse than not having an inspection at all. A home inspection is supposed to give a buyer peace of mind...
4 Reasons Why it’s Essential to Clean Those Gutters Before Winter
In the Midwest, we are lucky to experience the changing of the seasons. Each one has its own set of maintenance requirements for homeowners, however, with raking leaves being a notable one in fall. Before moving on to shoveling in the winter months, it is...
A Home Inspector CAN’T Tell You These Things (but Here’s How to Get Answers)
When your countless hours of house hunting have finally resulted in what seems like the perfect home, you should always get a home inspection before settling on a final sales contract. Working with a home inspector is a vital part of the home buying process, as...
25 Questions You Will Regret Not Asking Before Moving in to Your New House
Buying a new house is a thrilling and sometimes overwhelming process. If you find what you believe to be your dream house, sometimes you get so excited that you forget to pay attention to important details. You don’t want any unwanted surprises the day you...
Discover Why Proper Insulation is Essential for a Comfortable Home
Like it or not, winter is on its way, so this is the perfect time to make sure the house is ready. You may not want to think about the cold days that will soon hit our area, but preparing early can help to ensure a comfortable environment in the house. ...
Brilliant Home Maintenance Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Earlier
At Lakes Area Home Inspections, we’ve seen many cases where the inspection didn’t go as planned because the home was simply not maintained properly. Home maintenance is important, as it can extend the life of your home’s major systems and appliances and...
4 Surefire Ways to Maximize Your Home’s Resale Value
Home inspectors see homes in all different conditions. Since they are an integral part of the home buying process, they also notice when a home’s condition is more likely to make the purchase go smoothly. Here are some tips to help secure a higher resale...