by John Van Vleet, Only Choice Inspections. The presence of mold in homes, schools and business is of growing concern in California and the rest of the U.S. Mold can thrive on virtually any organic material such as wood, paper,…
There are a few common problems found on inspection that you may be able to take care of yourself. Missing Smoke Detectors Missing Carbon Monoxide Detectors Missing GFCI Outlets Clogged Drains Garage Doors Problem #1: Missing Smoke Detectors The law…
by John Van Vleet, Only Choice Inspections. Safety Is Everyone’s Business A few simple precautions can protect your family and friends from potential harm. Please take a few minutes to read the following safety and maintenance tips. Refer to your…
by John Van Vleet, Only Choice Home Inspections. Saying that disagreements can arise over a home inspection is an under-statement. One item that can cause frustration is the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, or GFCI. A GFCI is typically a receptacle with…
by John Van Vleet, Only Choice Inspections. Clothes Dryer Venting Safety Clothes dryers have either a gas or electric heating component that is used to evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside…
by John Van Vleet, Only Choice Inspections. If you’re at that point in your life when it’s time to become a first-time home buyer or you’re looking to trade up or down, a home inspection can help alleviate some…
Slowing down: 7 active, 4 pending and 3 homes sold in the past two weeks. These numbers are slightly less than the last market report, and 6 properties (42%) lowered their prices (2 active, 2 pending and 2 sold). Remember,…
Still plugging along: 5 active, 8 pending and 6 homes sold in the past two weeks. While the average number of transactions is down about 13% from last month, average prices are up and days on market are lower. Remember,…
Inventory increased (9 active properties), while sales are half of what they were last reporting (5 in September, 11 in the last two weeks in August). Remember, to get up-to-the-moment notifications of the Calavera Hills real estate market, just signup…
When you buy a Calavera Hills home, you need to know exactly what you’re buying. Imagine how frustrated you’d be to find out that the hot water heater wasn’t working—in the middle of a shower! This is why you should…