Segmental retaining wall (SRW) units are one of the most versatile landscaping tools in the homeowner's and professional landscaper's toolbox. Pearland Home Inspections believes retaining wall units have evolved from just being used to retain soil, transition slopes and prevent erosion. Today's SRWs can do all that plus serve as multipurpose building blocks for a variety of outdoor-living features, including stairs, columns, freestanding walls, tiered walls, curved walls, seating and Continue Reading ...
Want To Buy A Home? Do The Math
It is a common misconception that a 20 percent down payment is required to buy a home. Advice to wait and save a large down payment is often based on the theory that the cost of mortgage insurance (MI). It is required when you buy with a smaller down payment, should be avoided. This may not be the best advice and is, in fact, not in line with market trends, considering the median down payment for first-time homebuyers is 7 percent, according to the National Association of Continue Reading ...
Top 10 Value-Enhancing Home Improvement Projects For Older Homes
If you feel you've settled for your home, or perhaps you love the older property but want to give it a face-lift, here are some Pearland Home Inspector's leading home-improvement projects for older homes. Do you own an older home, and are you looking to make upgrades that matter? Strategic enhancements not only increase a property's resale value but also its functionality. This is particularly important among young homebuyers. Sixty-eight percent of millennial homebuyers Continue Reading ...
5 Ways To Create An Inviting Room Using Tile
Pearland Home Inspector agrees that today's tile trends extend so far beyond their traditional use as a staple of bathroom design that you may not recognize them. While once the most attractive and innovative tiles had to be imported, contemporary handcrafted tile and stone products for home design are now being made right here in the United States. Homeowners and interior designers alike are always seeking distinctive visual touches to make each home special. Here are five ways tile design Continue Reading ...
Connectivity Is King This Home-Buying Season
Pearland Home Inspector consider that in 2019, buyers want smart homes they can easily control from anywhere. From smart HVAC and sprinkler systems to connected garage door openers, it's all about creating convenience and comfort. The spring home-buying season is just around the corner and that means people are busy making improvements to get their homes ready to sell. These days, home upgrades are increasingly focused on one key feature: connectivity. Security gets Continue Reading ...
Building A New Home? Protect Yourself Against Today’s Faster, Scarier Fires
If your new home is among the one million or so being built in the U.S. this year, congratulations! You'll have the chance to customize it to your dream home preferences. Your Home Inspector in Pearland advises to Protect Yourself Against Today's Faster, Scarier Fires. One feature that should be at the top of your priority list is the best possible fire protection for yourself and your loved ones: home fire sprinklers. While choosing household systems may not be as fun as picking paint colors Continue Reading ...
Mortgage Insurance: Add Cost To Homebuying Or Smart Way To Get In?
Pearland Home Inspection knows that the home buying process is exciting, but can also seem fraught with added costs, like a home inspection, title insurance, and closing costs. And if you can't afford a full 20 percent down payment on a conventional home loan, then you will most likely pay for private mortgage insurance (MI). Private MI Some people consider private MI yet another added cost, but it helps creditworthy middle-income homebuyers qualify for home financing sooner with a low Continue Reading ...
3 Ways To Prepare For Stormy Weather
Preparing for storms or other weather conditions just takes a few practical, proactive steps from Pearland Home Inspection that can save you time, money and give you peace of mind. No matter where you live, the weather can be unpredictable any time of year. Storms can disrupt your family's routine, but a little preparation can mean reducing the stress that unexpected weather events can cause. Prep your family. Make sure everybody in the family is equipped with everyone's phone Continue Reading ...
Catch Home Buyers’ Attention With A Bathroom In An ‘Impossible’ Space
Pearland Home inspections suggest, add a bathroom to an 'impossible' space to catch home buyers' attention. When it comes to real estate, you've probably heard kitchens and bathrooms typically sell houses. While you may not have enough money for a kitchen remodel, adding a bathroom can be a more affordable way to enhance your property and catch buyers' attention. By adding another bathroom to your home, you immediately increase your chances of the property getting noticed. Technology Continue Reading ...
Simple Bathroom Installations With Big Impact For 2019
Craving a more beautiful bathroom? Resolve to make this the year that you finally create the bathroom of your dreams by Pearland Home Inspection Simple Bathroom Installations. Fortunately, you don't need a major remodel. Consider these ideas for simple changes with big impact. With a little planning and effort, you'll add to your home's value and functionality, while getting the "Pinterest-worthy" bathroom you know will make you smile every day. Project 1: Fresh, eco-friendly Continue Reading ...
