Colorado Real Estate: Home Inspections 101.

Home Inspections 101

Who: Joel McDonald (Moderator) and guest speaker Dave Bowen with Town & Country Inspections.

What: Free teleconference allowing you to listen in, ask questions and learn in a non-intimidating environment.

Why: Because the more information you have about what to look for during a home inspection, the more confident you will be in your home purchase.

Topics covered

Inspectors: What they look for, what they don't look for, and how to find the best one for your needs.
Radon: How it affects you, how it affects resale value of your home, EPA standards, testing methods, and mitigation methods.
Mold: Signs to look for, and whether to mitigate or run like mad.
Bentonite soil: (AKA expansive soil) How it effects your foundation. What to look for and what to do to prevent foundation damage.
Lead Based Paint: What homes most likely have it, concerns with homes that have it, and how to mitigate.
Asbestos: What homes that have it, and whether to mitigate or find another home.
Major home expenses and how to make sure you're not buying a lemon: Furnaces, roofs, water heaters, and other major home appliances/factors.
Electrical systems: Aluminum wiring, GFCI's, signs of "homeowner wiring" and how they all impact the safety of your home.
Construction safety issues, building codes, and permits.
New Construction: To inspect or not to inspect.
How to get a free radon test for your home.

Listen Now

File: inspectionDB.mp3
Size: 15.54 MB
Running Time: 2:12:36 h
Date: 2005-12-08

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