Buying a new house is not the same as buying an existing one, and the older the house, the more there is to consider. You won't be surprised, then, to learn that buying an ancestral home presents specific challenges and considerations because of its age, of course, but also because of its heritage character. Read…
Every year in Quebec, in spring, thousands of basements are flooded. The main cause: improper design and malfunction of the sump and its pump. Learn how to avoid cleaning costs and mold damage with simple tips and easy prevention methods explained by our experts.
François bought a new car almost 5 years ago, and its warranty is coming to an end. Being cautious, he called in his trusted mechanic to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle and see if any items still under warranty could be repaired at the manufacturer's expense. We're all familiar with this scenario,…
The importance of a pre-purchase inspection when buying an existing home is well known. However, it's a different story when it comes to buying a new home. And our home inspectors know that a new home doesn't have to be perfect... Stay with us and see why our inspectors always recommend a pre-acceptance inspection when…
A study by Chalmers University found that 72% of homes with cold attics have excessive humidity and a strong presence of mold. In other words, only 1 in 4 houses does not have attic related problem. What about you, do you know if your attic is in good shape? Fortunately, there is a simple and…
So it's official, you’ve decided to buy your first house. Beware! It is easy to get carried away by the sheer excitement of the moment, but much more difficult to stop and rationally assess the situation. And that's when bad decisions and problems occur. Read our article to discover 3 tips that will help you…
Although the importance of a pre-purchase inspection during a real estate transaction is well established, we realize from the many calls we receive that the content of such an inspection is much less well known. If this is the case for you, read our article as our home inspectors explain what they inspect during the…
With the panoply of reports and articles that have appeared on the subject, there's no denying that the inspector's trade is much better known today than it was just a few years ago. But even today, the term home inspector is still too often a catch-all. Can you tell the difference between an inspector and…
The Quebec Federation of Real Estate Boards (QFREB) reveals that about thousands of units (house, condo, duplex, etc.) change hands in the three months before July 1 in the metropolitan area alone. Of all these buyers, too few realize what a pre-purchase inspection actually is and understand its value and utility. Yet it is the…
Your family’s growing or your eldest son’s leaving the nest, and you’ve decided to move. So you put your current home for sell and quickly receive an enticing offer. That’s when the potential buyer mandates a pre-purchase inspector to check your house. This inspection reveals a major water leakage problem in the attic. With a…