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Seller’s Market Continues – Will it ever shift?

June 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Home Buyer Resources, Home Inspection, Home Inspector, Housing Market, Uncategorized

It has been a fast-paced couple of years in the real estate market. Plenty of demand and limited supply created one of the strongest seller’s markets seen in decades.

Tracking Radon After Mitigation

May 18, 2023/0 Comments/in Home Buyer Resources, Home Inspection, Home Inspector

Radon testing services are common components of a modern real estate transaction…

Holiday Home Safety Tips

November 21, 2022/0 Comments/in Home Buyer Resources, Home Inspection, Home Inspector, Uncategorized

The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire and accidents. Follow these guidelines to help make your holiday season safer and more enjoyable. Holiday Lighting Use caution with holiday decorations and, whenever possible, choose those made with flame-resistant, flame-retardant and non-combustible materials. […]

Building Orientation for Optimum Energy

November 14, 2022/0 Comments/in Building Inspector, Home Buyer Resources, Home Inspection, Home Inspector, Uncategorized

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 […]

Advantages of Seller Pre-Inspections

October 18, 2022/0 Comments/in Building Inspector, Home Inspection, Home Inspector, Real Estate Market, Uncategorized

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 […]

Up in smoke – Methamphetamine & Real Estate

September 20, 2022/0 Comments/in Building Inspector, Home Buyer Resources, Home Inspection, Home Inspector, Housing Market, Real Estate Market, Uncategorized

The manufacture and use of methamphetamine have been going on in MT for…

Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon

September 12, 2022/0 Comments/in Home Buyer Resources, Home Inspection, Home Inspector, Uncategorized

The EPA recommends: If you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon. For a new home, ask if radon-resistant construction features were used and if the home has been tested. Fix the home if the radon level is 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher. Radon levels less than 4 […]

Asbestos In The Home: Complete Guide

August 28, 2022/0 Comments/in Building Inspector, Home Buyer Resources, Home Inspector, Housing Market, Uncategorized

What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. How Can Asbestos Affect Human Health? […]

10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy In Your Home

June 14, 2022/0 Comments/in Building Inspector, Home Buyer Resources, Home Inspection, Home Inspector, Housing Market, Uncategorized

Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at Inspect Montana, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Why make your home more energy efficient? […]

How Long Will It Last? (Estimated Life Expectancy Charts For Home Systems)

June 8, 2022/0 Comments/in Home Buyer Resources, Home Inspection, Home Inspector, Housing Market, Uncategorized

The following charts details the predicted life expectancy of appliances, products, materials, systems and components. These life expectancies have been determined through research and testing based on regular recommended maintenance and conditions of normal wear and tear, and not extreme weather or other conditions, neglect, over-use or abuse. Therefore, they should be used as guidelines […]

Seller’s Market Continues – Will it ever shift?

Tracking Radon After Mitigation

Holiday Home Safety Tips

Building Orientation for Optimum Energy

Advantages of Seller Pre-Inspections

Up in smoke – Methamphetamine & Real Estate

Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon

Asbestos In The Home: Complete Guide

10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy In Your Home

How Long Will It Last? (Estimated Life Expectancy Charts For Home Systems)

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