The Pocket Idiot S Guide To Home Inspections

Author : Bobbi Dempsey,Mike Kuhn
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004-05-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781440696183

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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Inspections by Bobbi Dempsey,Mike Kuhn Pdf

For home buyers and home sellers. Here is the first how-to that addresses the needs of both buyers and sellers, making it the perfect companion to the bestselling The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Buying and Selling a Home. The buyer will depend on this guide to determine whether a house is worth buying. The seller will need it to determine which repairs are necessary before listing or signing anything. Readers will learn to troubleshoot all areas of a home, including its structure and foundation, windows and doors, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, insulation, electrical systems, and the roof, just to name a few. In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • What to look for when inspecting the electrical system, the roof, and other parts of the home. • Simple advice on what to do if the results of your inspections aren’t good. • Expert explanation of what you can expect during and after the inspection. • Easy ways to tell if a home is worth buying—or if it will need extensive repairs before you put it on the market.

Author : Bobbi Dempsey,Todd Beitler
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781436258739

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying Foreclosures, Second Edition by Bobbi Dempsey,Todd Beitler Pdf

One person's loss is another person's gain. This invaluable guide explains everything readers need to know about finding and financing foreclosed and soon-to-be foreclosed residential properties with the highest potential return. Completely updated, this new edition reflects recent changes in the way banks and the government dispose of foreclosed properties, covers new laws, and advises how to steer clear of scams. ? First edition sold more than 30,000 copies in a year and a half ? The national residential foreclosure rate rose to from .75% to 1.16% (of all mortgages) by the end of 2006-the biggest jump in 30 years ? Foreclosures are expected to continue to increase as interest rates rise and monthly payments on short-term variable rate and interest-only loans make homes unaffordable

Author : Marcia Layton Turner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1592578101

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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Buying Checklists by Marcia Layton Turner Pdf

Smart shopping in a buyeras market. Itas a buyeras market out there. But with so many homes for sale, buyers can be overwhelmed by choice. How can they be certain theyare making the right decision? The answers are here in this easy-to-use book of checklists focusing on every single aspect of the home buying procedure, from where to start looking to closing costs. A-Finding affordable homes A-Scoping out neighborhoods A-Includes the questions that should be asked of agents, brokers, and sellers A-For first-time buyers and experienced ones

Author : Matthew O'Brien
Publisher : Penguin Putnam
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0789722577

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Buying and Selling a Home by Matthew O'Brien Pdf

Using everyday language and straight-forward examples, this resource covers all areas of real estate buying and selling on the Internet--from financing and choosing and agent to researching neighborhoods and negotiating a sale or purchase.

Author : Marcia Darvin Spada
Publisher : Thomson South-Western
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 032456063X

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The Home Inspection Book by Marcia Darvin Spada Pdf

THE HOME INSPECTION BOOK is designed to serve as a learning tool as well as a reference guide. This professional guide is a comprehensive yet self-paced handbook covering both the practice and the business of home inspection addressing all the key areas associated with the business of home inspection in this rapidly growing profession. In addition, this handbook also takes you step-by-step through the entire process of home inspection following the most current guidelines established by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

Author : David Tenenbaum
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0028621182

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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Repair by David Tenenbaum Pdf

From buying equipment to mastering drywall to troubleshooting the causes of leaks, this useful book is the most compact, valuable tool one can stick in the toolbox. It includes offbeat cartoons, figures, easy-to-use bulleted lists, special warnings, tips, definitions sidebars, and advice from experts at a glance.

Author : Andy Bloch,Bobbi Dempsey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-07
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781440650949

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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Poker Tells by Andy Bloch,Bobbi Dempsey Pdf

Read your opponent . . . and rake in the chips. The world’s best poker players can read their opponents’ most subtle expressions and behaviors—no matter how hard their opponents try to hide them. A tapping foot, a change in vocal tone, and countless other clues “tell” an informed player what cards the opponent is holding and how they’re likely to be played. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Poker Tells explains everything amateur poker players need to start interpreting tells and using them to develop poker intuition. In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Foolproof tips to help you recognize all kinds of tells. • Game-saving advice on avoiding tells yourself—and recognizing fake ones. • Surefire strategies for dealing with the five different types of player personalities. • Idiot-proof techniques for sharpening your tell-spotting skills.

Author : Michael Litchfield,Roger C. Robinson
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1627104801

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The Complete Guide to Home Inspection by Michael Litchfield,Roger C. Robinson Pdf

A guide to home inspection for buyers and sellers, homeowners, and professional inspectors covers all areas of the home, with information on determining hidden trouble spots, avoiding hazardous materials, and improving energy efficiency.

Author : Jeffrey Charloff, P.E., F.ASCE
Publisher : Sweet Rain Press
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-11
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781468183573

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Practical Guide to HOME INSPECTION by Jeffrey Charloff, P.E., F.ASCE Pdf

This easy-to-understand, straight-forward, approachable book, which is based upon important engineering concepts is intended to advance knowledge on the subject of shelter, one of man's basic needs. The reader can glean standardized information about the field of pre-purchase home inspections. This information will assist people in determining the condition of a home and in living a safer and happier life. The book includes a multitude of house plumbing, electrical, roofing, heating, foundation, and structural problems commonly encountered when scouring a home for potential purchase. Some building code and safety items have been presented as well. Many illustrations assist the reader to understand home inspection concepts. Additionally, it is THE guidebook for both professionals and novices alike, which serves to integrate the sound, relevant context of the issues oftentimes identified when purchasing a home. Practical Guide to Home Inspection will act as an invaluable resource to utilize when in the midst of the often challenging home buying process.

Author : Rose Arny
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1254 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015057995048

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Forthcoming Books by Rose Arny Pdf

Author : Tim Frady
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1544860765

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Easy Guide to Home Inspection Defects: Black and White Edition by Tim Frady Pdf

This is the black and white photo edition.If you are buying or selling a home, this book is written for you.It is also a great guide for realtors, new home inspectors, or those considering getting into the business of home inspecting. Familiarize yourself with common home inspection defects so that you can find and recognize common and not so common defects. This book features fascinating home inspection back and white photos of real life defects. Get the basic fundamentals of a home inspection including the basics of the home as a structure made of many other components. Understand how one system affects another system. You'll learn in this short, but concise book how to think like a home inspector. By learning the basics of a home inspection, you'll save time and money by eliminating the worst houses that are clearly not what you're looking for structurally before you get involved in signing a contract or hiring an inspector. Learn about various systems and sections of the home such as plumbing, attics, heating and air, crawlspace or basement, the roof, and electrical. Learn what the biggest areas of concern are to an inspector and you as a home owner. Learn how moisture affects a home including gutter problems, roof leaks, grading issues, and condensation from HVAC systems. Review defects that inspectors call out for safety concerns such as safety railing, garages, proper stairways, water heaters, fire safety issues, and more. Have questions answered, such as what type of roof tends to last longer. Is it okay to have shrubs close to the house? Are gutter guards the way to go? How about caulking around a toilet? As a seller, you'll save valuable time selling your home by being aware of the types of defects that a home inspector is likely to find in your home. Small defects can sometimes be the difference in making a sale or not.

Author : Wally Conway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 0615847722

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Home Inspection Secrets of a Happy Home Inspector by Wally Conway Pdf

In this rapid and robust read, Home Inspection expert Wally Conway, "The Happy Home Inspector" reveals home inspection secrets to remove the mystery, fear and frustration from the home inspections. He honed his home inspection skills in over 5,000 houses before being discovered by HGTV for "House Detective" and DIY Network on "Finders Fixers." Wally hosts "The Home and Garden Show" broadcast from WOKV in Jacksonville, Florida. Wally's unique blend of experience and the talent to tell the tale make for an enjoyable read. Who is this book for.....and what will you learn? Homebuyers will be able to eliminate surprise and unexpected expenses while feeling true peace of mind with their purchase decision. Home sellers can have their homes sold in less time and for closer to the asking price by inspecting the home at the time of listing. Realtors and real estate agents will learn how to reduce their liability, close more deals, and create an all referral business. Understand the difference and uses of the home inspection, home warranty, survey, and appraisal in reducing buyers risk, seller's liability and Realtors commission. How to prepare for the arrival of the home inspector at your house. What questions should you ask a home inspector before hiring them? What special training or tools should they have in addition to a certification and home inspection license? Is a simple home inspection checklist enough or is a more detailed home inspection report better? Should new homes be inspected, or should you trust that the city building inspector did enough when he said the house met the minimum building code? Do home inspectors inspect for building code violations? What should be done with the list of repairs for the property that the home inspector reports? How much should a home inspection Cost what services should be included beyond a basic home inspection checklist. What tools should you expect a trusted home inspection expert to bring to the property inspection? Can a home inspector do a complete home inspection without using an infrared camera? Could a real estate agent who refers a home inspector who does not use an infrared camera be considered negligent in making the referral? Is there a fundamental difference in how a home inspector should view a home in Jacksonville or St Augustine Florida compared to Denver, Dallas or your town? Is there a home inspection mindset that leads to peace of mind during and after the inspection of the house and property? Who is this book NOT for? This book is NOT a how to DO a home inspection checklist like those from Holmes on Holmes TV star Mike Holmes, but a how to choose a home inspector and how to USE a home inspection guide! It's also NOT a how to repair guide like Bob Vila or the This Old House books. And it is for sure NOT a technical home inspection book like Norman Becker has written for home inspectors. Truth be told, if you've enjoyed the description of" Home Inspection Secrets of A Happy Home Inspector" enough to read the all the way to the bottom of the description, you will enjoy reading the entire book!

Author : W M Carpenter, III
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798679137479

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A Comprehensive Guide to Home Inspection by W M Carpenter, III Pdf

"A Comprehensive Guide To Home Inspection" is a book that was written with both the new and the seasoned home inspector in mind. I wrote this book as a quick reference guide to help the inspector obtain a non-exhaustive approach to the home inspection trade. This book is an overall abbreviated version of what we do as home inspectors with every home we inspect. My goal with this book is to familiarize you, the trusted inspector, with the basic knowledge of what to look for on a typical home inspection. Once you become familiar with the overall inspection system, it will become easier for you to fl ow through your inspections without missing anything.

Author : Tim Frady
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1535167718

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Easy Guide to Home Inspection Defects by Tim Frady Pdf

If you are buying or selling a home, this book is written for you.It is also a great guide for realtors, new home inspectors, or those considering getting into the business of home inspecting. Familiarize yourself with common home inspection defects so that you can find and recognize common and not so common defects. This book features fascinating home inspection color photos of real life defects. Get the basic fundamentals of a home inspection including the basics of the home as a structure made of many other components. Understand how one system affects another system. You'll learn in this short, but concise book how to think like a home inspector. By learning the basics of a home inspection, you'll save time and money by eliminating the worst houses that are clearly not what you're looking for structurally before you get involved in signing a contract or hiring an inspector. Learn about various systems and sections of the home such as plumbing, attics, heating and air, crawlspace or basement, the roof, and electrical. Learn what the biggest areas of concern are to an inspector and you as a home owner. Learn how moisture affects a home including gutter problems, roof leaks, grading issues, and condensation from HVAC systems. Review defects that inspectors call out for safety concerns such as safety railing, garages, proper stairways, water heaters, fire safety issues, and more. Have questions answered, such as what type of roof tends to last longer. Is it okay to have shrubs close to the house? Are gutter guards the way to go? How about caulking around a toilet? As a seller, you'll save valuable time selling your home by being aware of the types of defects that a home inspector is likely to find in your home. Small defects can sometimes be the difference in making a sale or not.

Author : John Wade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508902941

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The Home Inspection Guide for Do It Yourself Home Buyers by John Wade Pdf