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Concerns with Vermiculite Insulation
On a recent inspection we found some vermiculite insulation in an attic. Vermiculite insulation was created with the naturally occurring vermiculite mineral that was heated until it popped like popcorn, making it light and porous and suitable for insulation. The...
Beware Aggressive Wholesalers and Investors
In my 40+ years working in the real estate industry I thought I had seen it all – competitive buyers’ markets and hot sellers’ markets. But what we are now witnessing in Nebraska is very concerning – national wholesalers and investors aggressively marketing themselves...
Where have all the listings gone?
Where have all the listings gone? Sounds like a sad country song. 2021 was the wild west, houses often sold above asking price and in a few days with multiple offers without inspection contingencies. So far in 2022 there are still multiple offers, but often from folks...
New Inspection Options
by Steve Vacha Like many, the home inspection industry was caught off guard by the pandemic and all that has transpired because of it. We did not have in place inspection as many options as we do now to help buyers and sellers due to lack of inventory and high demand...
Jessie explains how he finds a plumbing leak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcX7inqGQns&t=4s
Reason #148 to Get a Home Inspection – Bats! By Jon Vacha
The type of bats we find in attics used to migrate to warmer climates in the winter, but ever since we humans started building all these houses, bats have found our attics to be nice winter homes. Babies are born in attics, and eventually generations of furry flyers...
Home Energy Score
https://youtu.be/N9kyUKvvFB4
Inspector Spotlight – Forrest Ruel
Forrest has been with Home Standards since 2017 and has quickly become one our most requested inspectors. We asked Forrest some questions: Tell us about your family.I have been married 27 years, have six children, 12 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two...
Safety Precautions for Children
A Direct fireplace fronts get hot. A barrier around the fireplace is a good idea. Secure large furniture. Never leave a gas key for a gas log fireplace in the gas port. A slight bump or turn of the key could turn the gas on. Store chemicals/paint in a safe place out...