Posts Tagged ‘sandy chin’
Stair Rails Past & Present
You may come across a situation when purchasing an older home that certain situations do not meet current code requirements but met them when the house was built. Here is a situation regarding stair rails. This stair rail met code when it was installed but according to today standards do not because of changes to…
Read MoreWeathered siding Issues?
Certain sides of a house or anything in particular receive the brunt of the punishment of the weather. Here in Western WA, it seems to be primarily Southern & Western exposure. The combination of the sun, wind, rain, and varying degrees can wreak havoc on wood. I am here at an inspection with an inspector…
Read MoreHomes With Existing Tenants
Are you looking at a house to purchase AND the house has an existing tenant? If you’re thinking that you can just evict the tenant so you can move in, not so fast. There are definitely some things to consider. Even if you plan on keeping the property as a rental, has little pearls of…
Read MoreMoss On Pavement
This was a suggested to me by an inspector in treating moss on pavement. I think killing the moss prior to power washing creates less effort when power washing. I’ve done it on my brick walls and seems to work well. I look forward to hearing how it works for you.
Read MoreHouse Cleaning Special!
Here’s an item of value for those who hate house cleaning or those who just need a break. It’s a 3 package deal, each cleaning is $99 for a total of $297 which includes up to 8 work hours worth of service per cleaning. Please call Pro-Maids for further detail.
Read MoreThe Snoqualmie River
This breathtaking view was captured by my friend Kirk Werner while fly fishing for steelhead on a rare sunny December day. It was a stupendous day for him, his friend, and his son Nik.
Read MoreBelvedere At Bellevue
Situated on 36 acres at the summit of Cougar Mountain in coveted Bellevue, Belvedere is the only new home community with sweeping panoramic views including downtown Seattle skyline, the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound and Lake Washington. The community is surrounded on three sides by Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and features oversized home sites with…
Read MoreUphill Sloped Lots & Drainage
Uphill lots can create situations that are very costly to fix. In this situation, the topography of the backyard slopes to the house which resulted in the homeowner having to install drainage systems to properly manage the surface water. Properly managed surface water can prevent a huge headache in the future.
Read MoreContractor Liens
Frequently repair work is done on property prior to the closing of a sale. What if the seller doesn’t pay for the repair work and a mechanics lien is recorded after the closing? Keep in mind that the priority of the mechanics lien is established when the work begins, not when the lien is recorded.…
Read MoreEasements & License Agreements?
Ever wonder if easements stay with the land or if they are just granted to a particular person? It really depends on how it is set up. When a new easement is created it must be signed not only by the owner of the property it will cross but also by any mortgage holder. If…
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