By Ron Leshnower Every landlord should take mold seriously. A top environmental hazard, mold thrives in warm, damp places, and often grows quickly in basements, attics, and other parts of buildings with poor ventilation and humidity problems. Although mold is often...
The University of Maryland is putting students up in College Park hotels after mold was reported in some dormitories and several students said it has made them sick. Mold was found “throughout Elkton Hall, as well as isolated reports in other residence halls, and the...
Keeping your rental property clean and well-maintained is important to keep it in good shape and maximize its earning potential. Before a tenant moves in, you as the landlord should take the necessary steps to make the property conducive for your tenants....
Even in a seller’s market, smart homebuyers aren’t going to make a purchase without having a property professionally inspected first. That’s why it’s important for sellers to know where their house may fall short of a buyer’s...
How to choose a home inspector Q. In the past, I’ve hired good and bad home inspectors. Now that I’m buying another home, I want my next inspector to be the best. My agent has given me some referrals, but I’d like some guidelines for making a...
Happy New Year! To help ring in the new year, we give you our Top 20 Home Inspection Photos compilation. All of these images were featured on our facebook page over the last year. Before you scroll through these photos, I encourage you to play Yakety Sax in the...
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