Dana Point Home Inspector

Electrical receptacle outlets in walls and floors may present shock and electrical fire hazards to consumers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 3,900 injuries associated with electrical receptacle outlets are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year. Approximately a ...

Reporting from Sacramento - Like many other state employees, prison nurse Nellie Larot was hit last year with furloughs that cut her salary: It dropped $10,000, to $92,000.But she more than made up for it by working extra shifts, raking in $177,512 in overtime, according to state records. Her tot...

Is Your Contractor Licensed? In 2010, unlicensed contractors are in store for tougher penalties. Starting Jan. 1, those caught contracting in California without a license for the first time will face six months in jail or a fine of up to $5,000 because of a new law that will take affect. Right no...

Meg pledges lower tax burden with plan to create jobs     January 05, 2010 In California, it's almost a given. When revenues decline, Sacramento politicians raise taxes to make up the difference. This has to end, Meg Whitman says. Too many Californians are out of work or barely hanging on to thei...

The real estate industry transactional sales requirements and protocols in particular are changing frequently. REO's have become the predominate transaction in many areas across the country. The buyer and agent preview dozens or maybe even hundreds of properties. The buyer with assistance from th...

Let's think about all those homes you've been looking at before making your initial offer on your final choice. Were you taking notes? Did you take pictures? Did you spend more that 15 minutes or so in the property? The answer to most of these questions is, "No"... Now comes your home inspection....

Involved in an REO transaction? I'm amazed weekly, at the number of REO property inspections I arrive at only to find that water, gas and or electrical services are not active.  You know the drill.  You've finally got an accepted offer and have been given 5 to 7 days to complete your inspections....

For Your Protection Get a Home InspectionWhy You Need a Home Inspection Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime, so you should be sure that the home you want to buy is in good condition. A home inspection is an evaluation of a home's condition by a trai...