Are you in the market for a new home? Our Homebuyers category provides essential information and helpful tips to guide you through the home inspection process. From understanding inspection reports to identifying potential red flags, we empower you to make confident decisions when purchasing your dream home.
As we transition into warmer weather, it’s time to inspect and maintain the outdoor structures that enhance your property. From decks and patios to fences, sheds, and outdoor living spaces, spring maintenance ensures longevity, safety, and enjoyment. This guide will…
For buyers, purchasing a home is one of the most significant investments they’ll ever make. A thorough home inspection can provide the confidence needed to move forward with decision-making, while also ensuring a successful transaction for all parties involved. The…
Spring is a time of renewal, but it can also reveal hidden issues in homes that lay dormant during the winter months. As a realtor, understanding these common springtime concerns can help you better guide your clients through the home-buying…
A well-functioning air conditioning (AC) system is essential for home comfort, particularly during the warm months. As a home inspection company, we often receive questions about how an AC system works and what limitations exist when inspecting it during the…
Owning an antique home in Connecticut is a rewarding experience, but it comes with unique challenges and responsibilities. Here’s a more detailed guide to common issues, preservation tips, and resources for homeowners. Common Issues Preservation and Maintenance Tips Resources for…
Aligning inspection expectations: There can be some misunderstandings when it comes to expectations of a home inspection and what a buyer and agent believe should and shouldn’t be inspected. In the previous blog we covered what we do assess during…
Happy New Year from all of us at Schaefer Inspection Service! We wish you peace and good health in 2021…..and we hope to be of service. There are so many threats to our health and well-being these days. The pandemic,…
One question that commonly comes up when a buyer is attempting to purchase a home with a FHA 203k loan is whether a 203K inspection takes the place of a standard inspection. Simply put, it doesn’t. In order to better understand why…
Mold has become a hot topic of conversations over the years, from homeowners to home buyers. Mold is a type of fungus that can occur in a variety of colors and sizes. A little mold can be everywhere; in the air, on surfaces, on your food,…
Code is a 4-letter wordBuilding code is a set of minimum requirements for building design, construction, and operation to protect public health, safety and the natural resources that sustain us. Structures are built in compliance with laws and regulations established…
Whether your water is supplied by your city or a private well, it is important to be informed about your drinking water quality and to understand how to properly maintain it. The state of CT recommends testing your water yearly,…
Before: How to Prepare If you are a home buyer, the process of finding and purchasing a house can be stressful. You’ve found the perfect home, great location, amazing kitchen, you make an offer and it’s accepted. Now you can…