One of the questions I get asked all the time during a NJ home inspection is: “John, what is the worst thing you have ever…
One of the biggest mistakes I see buyers make during NJ home inspections is focusing heavily on cosmetic upgrades while overlooking older electrical systems. Fresh…
Buying a house is exciting, but after performing NJ home inspections as a NJ home inspector for more than 25 years, I can tell you…
Most people buying a house never go into the crawlspace. Honestly, many homeowners never go in there either. That is understandable. Crawlspaces are dark, dirty,…
When people are buying a house, they usually focus on the roof, heating system, kitchen, bathrooms, windows, and maybe the basement. Those are all important…
You finally found the house. Your offer was accepted. Things were moving along and then the inspection report arrived. Now the excitement turns into stress.…
If there is one area of a home that consistently gives people trouble in New Jersey, it is the basement. After more than 25 years…
You walk into a basement and it looks good. Finished walls, maybe newer flooring, everything looks clean. Then you stop for a second and there…
This is one of those things I run into more than people think. You walk into a house and it looks fine. Clean, staged, no…
If you are buying a home in New Jersey, deck safety issues should be on your radar. I see problems with decks all the time…