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Mold Testing: Modern Strategies (Part 3)

October 27, 2023

When it comes to choosing the right mold sampling method, it’s crucial to consider various factors

Meth Testing During Real Estate Transactions – A Reasonable Approach

March 26, 2023

Real Estate transactions are contracts where time is of the essence.

Inspecting the Crawl Space of a Commercial or Residential Property

December 10, 2022

(Actual footage during an inspection – looking for a plumbing leak) Inspect Montana’s first approach to every inspection is to look directly at all aspects of the property. There are times when parts of the property are structured such that we are not able to get to them due to space limitations or heights or […]

Septic Systems – Complete Guide

December 5, 2022

Septic Systems Septic systems treat and disperse relatively small volumes of wastewater from individual and small numbers of homes and commercial buildings. Septic system regulation is usually a state and local responsibility. The EPA provides information to homeowners and assistance to state and local governments to improve the management of septic systems to prevent failures […]

My Property is Contaminated by Methamphetamine Smoke – Now What?

November 18, 2022

You have been a property owner for years with a good rent flow. It is time to move on from a particular property, so you have decided to sell. You find a great RE Agent and list your property for sale. A buyer comes along and loves the property and now you are under contract. […]

Building Orientation for Optimum Energy

November 14, 2022

Building orientation is the practice of facing a building so as to maximize certain aspects of its surroundings, such as street appeal, to capture a scenic view, for drainage considerations, etc. With rising energy costs, it’s becoming increasingly important for builders to orient buildings to capitalize on the Sun’s free energy. For developers and builders, orienting […]

Homeowner Maintenance: Changing the HVAC Filter

October 31, 2022

Part of responsible homeownership includes, of course, regular home maintenance. And there are some tasks that, if deferred, can lead to a home system that’s inefficient and overworked, which can result in problems and expenses. One such task is changing the filter of the home’s HVAC system. It’s simple and inexpensive, and taking care of […]

Advantages of Seller Pre-Inspections

October 18, 2022

Seller inspections (sometimes referred to as pre-listing inspections) are becoming more popular because they virtually eliminate all the pitfalls and hassles associated with waiting to do the home inspection until a buyer is found. Seller inspections are arranged and paid for by the seller, usually just before the home goes on the market. The seller is the inspector’s client. The […]

Log Homes & Energy Efficiency

October 6, 2022

Log homes may be site-built or pre-cut in a factory for delivery to the site. Some log home manufacturers can also customize their designs. Before designing or purchasing a manufactured log home, you need to consider the following factors for energy efficiency. The R-Value of Wood In a log home, the wood helps provide some […]

Mold Testing: Modern Strategies (Part 3)

Meth Testing During Real Estate Transactions – A Reasonable Approach

Inspecting the Crawl Space of a Commercial or Residential Property

Septic Systems – Complete Guide

My Property is Contaminated by Methamphetamine Smoke – Now What?

Building Orientation for Optimum Energy

Homeowner Maintenance: Changing the HVAC Filter

Advantages of Seller Pre-Inspections

Log Homes & Energy Efficiency

Up in smoke – Methamphetamine & Real Estate

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