by hmfmaster | Aug 15, 2017 | News
Few and far between are home inspections that turn up nothing but perfection. Most homes have defects, many of which need repairs or replacements. But who checks out the work after it’s done? That’s where a certified home inspector can step in once again. A...
by hmfmaster | Aug 10, 2017 | News
Some home buyers may not know an AFCI breaker from king stud, but that doesn’t mean they’re not savvy in other ways. With the prevalence of Internet access and an abundance of advice, good or otherwise, one thing is certain. Home buyers don’t have to...
by hmfmaster | Jul 31, 2017 | News
More homeowners in Maine now have access to lead testing, which could mean an uptick in business for certified home inspectors. According to an Associated Press clip at the Journal Tribune, there’s a new a federal recommendation to intervene before children get sick...
by hmfmaster | Jul 27, 2017 | News
Home inspection customers are usually buyers, but homeowners can affect the outcome of the inspection. Sometimes, even the most well-intentioned sellers impair the work of a certified home inspector. And some sellers go out of their way to make the job difficult and...
by hmfmaster | Jul 24, 2017 | News
With more states moving toward home inspector licensing and fewer lone rangers, the industry is under much more scrutiny. On the surface, it might feel a bit like working under a magnifying glass. But for the future of the industry and the protection of customers,...
