From the Top: Home Inspections of the Roof and Attic What Home Inspectors Look For to Ensure Your Future Home Has You Covered A house isn’t a home without a roof and the ability to provide you and your family with real shelter from the elements. One of the critical aspects of a home [...]
The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home What Home Inspectors Look For To Keep Your Heart Healthy For Tennesseans, the kitchen is the heart of the home, the place where families and friends come together to share and break bread. The kitchen is also considered one of the top selling points for a [...]
What is a Home Inspector? A home inspector is a professional that has been trained and/or certified to conduct a visual inspection of all of the accessible features of a home to determine the condition of that home’s major systems. Read more about what you can expect.
A recent national report shows Nashville as one of the hottest cities in the country for house flipping, since the recession. But has the market for quick profits on distressed properties finally tapped out?
As any experienced home buyer will tell you, every house has its issues. Whether it’s that room that’s not quite the right color, a window that needs re-caulking, or a backyard that requires some landscaping, there are frequently minor problems that you’ll want to address after the purchase goes through. However, there are some red [...]
Radon – most of us have heard of it but don’t necessarily know what it is. However, much like carbon monoxide and other potential home dangers, it’s important to have radon tests conducted, especially during a home inspection. What exactly is radon? So first things first, what exactly is radon? Radon is a radioactive [...]
Buying a home is a huge investment and can be overwhelming at times. Many first-time homebuyers aren’t familiar with the entire process, particularly the home inspection stage. While there’s a lot of information about home inspections out there, it can still be stressful to attempt to wade through. However, here are some of the biggest [...]
Carbon monoxide. It’s a scary phrase that most of us know is bad news, but not everyone knows exactly what it is or how to detect it in their home. However, it’s important to be educated about this all-too-common problem and how a home inspector, like the ones here at J & J, can [...]
During the home-buying process, it’s crucial for a buyer to make sure the property is in excellent condition. The only way to do this is to hire a qualified home inspector to scrutinize the home for any issues. Many agents will recommend one or more inspectors to their buyers – however, buyers may have doubts [...]
While many sellers may assume that home inspections should be completed after they’ve found a buyer, having a pre-listing home inspection can come with multiple benefits. By taking care of the inspection upfront, a seller has the opportunity to resolve any major issues with the home. Not only does this prevent a possible sale from [...]