All Forum Posts by: Reinaldo Lopez
Reinaldo Lopez has started 10 posts and replied 211 times.
Post: Inspection on new construction
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Hi Alan Velazquez , most builders do not like home inspectors in their projects and make it difficult for the inspector to be there. But nothing can stop you from having an inspector overlook the construction, just remember tha the the house is not yours until you close on it. Technically the house belongs to the builder until its sold. Also check with your city building department if you have any questions, they might be able to help.
Post: First Purchase in the Dayton Area: Inspections
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take a look at nachi.org or ASHI these are the biggest home inspector association in the nation,you will find help.
Post: Home Inspector Certification/Training
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go to nachi.org or ASHI these are the biggest home inspection association in the nation and do training, you will learn a lot. start reading codes ICC.
Post: Home inspector - Sarasota, Florida area
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Him you can search for a good home inspector at FABI https://fabi.org/find-a-fabi-i...
Post: Multi-family inspector in Chicago
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Go to https://www.nachi.org/certifie...here you can find good qualified Inspectors.
Post: New Triplex - Roof Icicles
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- Fort Lauderdale
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Originally posted by @Bjorn Ahlblad:
@Chase Farley I would spend my time and energy on the attic insulation whether the ceiling is drywalled over or not. Heat is going into the attic space and melting the snow next to the roof and causing the icicles. Lack of attic insulation is the cause.
Right in the money, look for heat loss in the attic.
Post: Polybutylene pipes in the house
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Hi, the other big issues with PB plumbing is that the insurance will either deny the policy or charge you a lot and still exclude water damege from a leaking pipe on the policy.
Post: Crack in Foundation, Quitclaim deed.
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Originally posted by @Mike Berube:
@Reinaldo Lopez thanks Reinaldo, they counter offered at 90k. My realtor ran a cma and the property came in right at 85k. So I'm holding firm at 85k, and retracted my origin request that they pay half my closing costs. Waiting to hear back!
Awesome that is super, good luck and do not skip a good inspector, you can find good ones at https://www.nachi.org/certifie...
Post: Home Inspection Misses Roof Replacement
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- Fort Lauderdale
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Hi, insurance companies have a different opinion on a roof than any body else, they see a little risk and they will tell you right away to fix or you will be drop. I will look for another insurance company. If you like share the pictures from the report I might be able to give you my opinion. Take a good look at the shingles, if installed, or go to the city and pull the last time a permit was issued to the property roof covering replaclacement, this could help proof the age of the roof, if it is more than 20yrs, replace it.
Post: Crack in Foundation, Quitclaim deed.
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- Fort Lauderdale
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Hi. If it was a probate,yes it will have a quickclaim deed, there is no sell, he inherited the property and the court will issue a quick claim deed. About the crack it could be a bunch of different issues, from normal settlement to mayor issues, have it inspected. For the offer it is a low ball, you might be rejected and not taken seriously.