A
Few Things You Should Know
The
following articles have been compiled from several sources,
including magazines, newspapers and the internet. Whenever possible,
the author's name and source is provided. These articles are listed
here as a convenience for our clients and are not intended as advice.
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Home Owners Guide to Earthquake
Safety
A very practical guide to earthquake preparedness and safety in your
home. Everyone should read this booklet. It's also designed to
assist you in filling out the Residential Earthquake Hazards Report
when you sell a house.
Home Maintenance Manual
Here's a great
tool you can provide your client so they can keep up their new
purchase. After all, it's probably the largest investment they will
make. You can download it here, or call our offices for as many
copies as you need.
Type 5 Construction Standards
Type 5 construction is the most common type of
residential construction. This document was produced by the County
of Los Angeles and is a recap of the requirements of this type of
construction. A very useful quick reference for anyone.
Patio
Cover Standard Plan
This typical patio cover plan was produced by the County of
Los Angels and provides the basic (and proper) construction
requirements for an attached patio cover.
Top 10 Remodels Which Yield the Most Return On Investment Property
If you are a
property investor, or are thinking of getting into the foreclosure
market, this is a must read. The article title speaks for itself.
Commercial Property Owners Guide
to Earthquake Safety
A very practical guide to earthquake
preparedness and safety in your business or commercial property.
Every business owner or commercial property owner should read this
booklet. It's also designed to assist you in filling out the
Commercial Property Earthquake Disclosure Report when you sell a
commercial property.
**Check out Our Sample
Report
Our report is one of the
most detailed and complete reports in the industry. It's
approximately 25 to 30 pages long and covers all aspects of your
home from the foundation to the roof and everything in between.
Check it out and even compare it other inspection company's and you
will quickly see why it's so popular.
Defective
Cal-Shake
and American Cemwood
Composite Roofing
This roofing
material was manufactured by several companies defectively and has
been involved in class action law suits. There are still hundreds of
homes with this roofing installed. Whether you are a buyer, seller
or agent, you will want to make sure this type of roofing material
is not on your house.
January, 2007 - Top 8 Finds for 2006
Read about the top 8 defects found during inspections in 2006. A real must read for
realtors and property sellers. Buyers will also want to keep a look
out for some of these defects.
Defective Furnace
Recall Notice
This is a copy of
the actual notice issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission
in July of 2001 and revised in July of 2002. These furnaces were
defective and have been linked with several fires over the years.
Over 30,000 of these furnaces were sold throughout California and
are still out there. Is your client's potential home equipped with
one?
Defective
Furnaces are Recalled - Possible Fire Hazard
This
article goes in depth about the actual defects and causes of failure
and fires. It has lots of great photos, before and after a fire.
It's not meant to scare, rather educate in the cause, identification
and importance of replacement. Definitely a good article to have in
your collection.
Federal Pacific Electrical
Panels - Possible Fire Hazard
This is by far the most
common defect found in electrical systems throughout Southern
California and not too many people know about it. Do you? Thousands
of these panels are still out there and were NEVER recalled. They
too are linked with several fires and worse, the company doesn't
exist anymore. It is written by Douglas Hansen, one of the most
proficient minds in the electrical industry. It's detailed and very
much worth the read.
Omega Fire
Sprinkler Head Recall Notice
These fire sprinkler head were recalled by the Consumer Product
Safety Commission because they do not operate properly or at all
during a fire.
How to Prepare your Home for Home
Inspection
So you sold a house
and you have a home inspector coming this week? Are you ready? Are
you sure? Don't be one of the many sales people or home owners we
see every day who have no clue what's about to happen. This check
list will provide you with invaluable information on inexpensive
thing you or your seller can do to prepare for an
inspection.
Pre-Cast Concrete
Fireplace Hazards
Yet
another fire hazard most people don't know about and there are
entire neighborhoods (i.e.,West Covina) with these installed. These
aren't always a hazard, but if it's damaged there's very little you
can do to repair it. This article will help you identify a pre-cast
fireplace and be ready if you happen to be listing, selling or
buying one these.
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