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01/27/2012 04:18 AM
an typical inspection form template please...

Hi. I would like to get my hands on a very good home inspection form please. if someone has one , please let me know thanks stef. Montreal.

01/27/2012 01:53 AM
Help, please. My whole house is humming and I don't know what to do

Apologies for the length of this but I will attempt to provide pertinent information about my situation. About six weeks ago, a humming noise seemed to engulf the entire house. We cannot find the source of the noise and it is so bad, it's affecting our quality of life. We're talking about breaking our lease if we can't find a solution. The best way to describe this noise: it sounds like an 18 wheeler idling in the driveway. It's a low frequency hum that never stops. I mean it's present 24 hours a day, every day. In the past few days, it's gotten louder; we have to wear earplugs inside. We've been in this house for four years and never experienced anything like this. The house was built in 2000, it's a single-story, three-bedroom, two bath, two-car garage, 1500 sq ft. It's your typical Las Vegas house. We've tried several solutions to no avail. The neighbor who shares our backyard wall has an extremely noisy pool pump and we thought that was the source of our unbearable noise. We asked him to not run the pump 24/7 and he says he had the pool guy out to fix it. But that didn't take care of the noise. Then we thought it was the transformer in our front yard. Even one of our next door neighbor's called the power company to complain about it. It had suddenly started humming abnormally loud so the power company replaced the transformer. That did not take care of the noise. We are at a loss. You can't really hear the noise outside. Rather, you can't hear anything that seems out of the ordinary. If you stand in the walkway between our house and the neighbor's, you can somewhat hear the noise. I cannot tell if it's coming from my neighbor's house or elsewhere. We cut the power to our house, turned off the heating unit. The hum continued. My best guess is that the noise is a normal, low-frequency sound outside (a heat pump, generator, ??) but when it filters in through our attic vents, it's amplified and the result is this constant, unbearable hum. The sound is throughout the house but concentrated in the master bedroom and bathroom, which is at the back of the house and directly under an attic vent. Or, somehow our house is making this noise but I can't imagine what would do that. Something in the attic, humming even in the absence of electricity? Would the furnace do that? We have gas heat. We did have a new water heater installed in the garage but the noise was present a few days before that. Plus, the noise is constant. The water heater doesn't emit a constant noise. But that would be another good way to describe the noise; it sounds like a very loud gas water heater when the water is being heated. I don't know who to call for help. A home inspector, an acoustic engineer, a plumber, HVAC techician or someone else? Does this sound like anything explainable or fixable? I appreciate any guidance offered. I cannot describe just how terrible it is to be in our home these days. It's dreadful.

01/27/2012 12:28 AM
Welome me

Hi, I am new here, please welcome me.. hope we will have great time here together :p.

01/26/2012 09:16 PM
Bad day for a ride

I'm sitting in my truck between inspections today with my face in the computer...... and bam! Poor guy on a motorcycle had someone pull out in front of him. Best choice was to plow into the parked car.... luckily he was mostly okay. His knee/leg was a bit messed up but I think he'll be alright. Worst part.... listening to the phone call to the wife - "Hi honey, I got in ANOTHER accident" - I'm thinking the insurance money won't be spent on a new bike.

01/26/2012 06:36 AM
electrical bonding to earth with Post tension

Home built in 2008 with Post tension and of course PEX, could not find a Earth Bond and a few other Electrical items. Buyer requested repairs, seller is a Investor with a Electrical Contractor on his payroll and tells the buyers Agent that the home has PEX and does not need Bonding to Earth, his reasoning "the piping is plastic". I told my customer that all homes required a Bond to Earth and explained why. After I went through my copy of the Home Reference Book, my Building Code and Code check, couldn't find a exception, Who out there know of a exclusion in the Residential Building Codes for PEX and or Post tension. Thanks, be safe and profitable Nick Phoenix Home Inspector, Arizona Commercial Inspections, AZ Property Inspectors, HUD, FHA, VA AlatiÂ’s Inspection Service LLC (http://www.AzHomeInspectorOnLine.com)

01/25/2012 10:00 PM
Dryer Vents

This is a question I should know, but one I have never really asked myself. Does the IRC require a dry to be vented to the exterior in a single family room. I know the length requirements on the vent but is it required to vent if a dryer is installed.

01/25/2012 04:43 AM
Offset Rafters at Ridge Board

[FONT=Times New Roman","serif]I had a home inspection with a site framed roof. House was built in 2006. At theridge board some of the rafters were not set opposing each other at the ridgeboard. Several were offset from eachother; some by a few inches. Ridge board did not appear to be wavy; roof line appeared to be straight. I do not find any statement inthe code requiring that the rafters be set opposite each other at a ridgeboard, only that they be framed to a ridge board. Is there a section or requirement that I am not seeing?[/font]

01/24/2012 06:49 PM
At least it's not a beer bottle...

For those of you unfamiliar with Wawa, that's a Wawa water bottle there trapped in the wall next to the gas fireplace. Wawa is our major convenience store chain here in Philly.

01/24/2012 05:01 PM
Older Rheem rooftop Package

I cant identify this Rheem unit installed about 1988 - 90. Here is the outline drawing. Image: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9LSBPjgkBTeNrF9_Ki1tKUKweslNWMH7r3Ysd8TeCs4?feat=directlink Also others here. https://picasaweb.google.com/113403583336321407877/LosBanosFurnace?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJPXjaSJuqoj&feat=directlink Problem is fan motor is on low all the time. If I call for heat, fan goes to high and blows out warm air. Wiring Diagram in in bad shape. states that it is a Honeywell. Drawing # 90-22141-01 Need all the help you guys can give. Thanks

01/24/2012 03:26 PM
Who needs combustion air?

As I keep telling clients, I see something new at every inspection.

01/24/2012 02:07 PM
Great Month

A nice slow January and now a dead motherboard on the office desktop computer. The hits just keep on coming.

01/24/2012 12:37 PM
Shower Leaks. Commercial Inspector Needed - DFW/Wichita Falls Texas

We are looking for a qualified forensic inspector/expert witness (local, if possible). I welcome all comments and inquiries with regard to the cause of these leaks, but for hire we need some specific qualifications. Some of the problems we perceive/anticipate are: Curbs built with metal framing instead of brick, capped with Durorock, possibly with screws through the pan on the inside and on top of the curb. Possibly flat substrate beneath the pan, although dished out an inch or two around the drain. Denshield possibly installed all the way to the bottom of the recess, meaning flush exposure to the mud. No pebbles over the weep holes. In a few cases silicone, or taut pan material blocking the weep holes from underneath. There are claims that the lack of rocks at the weepholes is perhaps the entire cause of the leaks. Based on your experience what are your preliminary thoughts on the cause and outcome of this matter? (If you are interested in seeing pictures I can send them.) For hire, we are looking for someone with expert knowledge/certification in the following: Tile Council of America Installation Handbook, The American National Standards for Ceramic Tile Installation and Setting Materials (ANSI A108/118) Extensive field experience and knowledge of shower pan installation specifications and requirements would also be necessary. If interested, please send a message and include any additional qualifications/experience/references. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Ian Marroquin

01/24/2012 12:12 AM
Thank you.

Hello everyone..,I have been monitoring this site for a while and got the courage to become a member of your community. I am a perfectionist and I am a sponge for knowledge.My area of expertise is Roofing,Siding and Gutters.I feel I have some things to offer this site in regards to my trade. I have the utmost respect for everyone directly or indirectly involved with the home industry.I give respect and would like the same in return. I truly look forward to my time here.Thank you for having me.Thank you.

01/23/2012 11:39 PM
Return vs. fireplace

looks close...;)

01/23/2012 07:50 PM
Strange Deck connection

I was at a condo today and saw 3 1-1/2" pipes sticking through the wall into the floor joists. Looked outside and they capped them with PVC and set a deck on them. Amazing! Sorry 2nd photo needs a 90 degree turn.

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01/26/2012 05:44 PM
When Will California Redevelopment Agencies Start Defaulting? - Big Government

When Will California Redevelopment Agencies Start Defaulting?
Big Government
The California State Legislature and their crony capitalist allies will desperately try to resurrect new tax and economic incentives to reclaim their ability to interfere in the California real estate markets. But barring any last-minute emergency ...

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01/26/2012 11:07 AM
Real estate called a buyer's market along Oregon Coast with recession bargains - HULIQ

HULIQ

Real estate called a buyer's market along Oregon Coast with recession bargains
HULIQ
California real estate expert Greg Nash Ã¢Â€Â“ whose legend for helping to develop high-end coastal retreats for the super wealthy from the Silicon Valley when they Ã¢Â€Âœwanted to playÃ¢Â€Â along the San Francisco Bay-area coast south of this famous city on the bay ...

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01/19/2012 04:56 PM
Pessimism in California commercial real estate giving way to cautious optimism - UC Los Angeles

Los Angeles Times

Pessimism in California commercial real estate giving way to cautious optimism
UC Los Angeles
The Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast California Commercial Real Estate Survey and Index Research Project polled a panel of California real estate professionals in the office space and investment market, and asked a series of questions on various ...
CA Development Turning a CornerGlobeSt.com

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01/24/2012 04:34 PM
1 in 5 gave up real estate license - OCRegister

1 in 5 gave up real estate license
OCRegister
That's equivalent to one out of every five license holders at the peak giving up their California real estate licenses, or allowing them to expire. The number of people holding a license has fallen from one month to the next for every month but one in ...

01/19/2012 08:30 PM
California ill-served by redevelopment agencies - San Francisco Chronicle

California ill-served by redevelopment agencies
San Francisco Chronicle
California's real estate market is in bad shape. New construction costs are high; development is slow and the permitting process endless. All too often, urban planners think that fresh government subsidies can stimulate the development that heavy ...

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01/24/2012 12:36 PM
California Pending Home Sales Lower in December; Distressed Sales Rise as ... - MarketWatch (press release)

California Pending Home Sales Lower in December; Distressed Sales Rise as ...
MarketWatch (press release)
(R) in California real estate for more than 100 years, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) ( www.car.org ) is one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, with 155000 members dedicated to the advancement of professionalism ...

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01/18/2012 03:17 AM
Housing sales rising; Southern California markets still sluggish - San Bernardino Sun

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Housing sales rising; Southern California markets still sluggish
San Bernardino Sun
By Andrew Edwards, Staff Writer A December jump for home sales is certainly not bad news for Southern California real estate markets, but not necessarily a sign of an energetic resurgence in either sales volumes or prices. "We're doing extremely well, ...
California Home Sales increase in DecemberBest Syndication
Analyst: Modest uptick in Calif. homebuyingOCRegister
CORRECTING and REPLACING California Home Sales Rise in December, Posting 11 ...MarketWatch (press release)
Los Angeles Times
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01/25/2012 06:31 PM
Miller Starr Regalia Selects Recommind for Enterprise Email Management - MarketWatch (press release)

Miller Starr Regalia Selects Recommind for Enterprise Email Management
MarketWatch (press release)
About Miller Starr Regalia When it comes to California real estate law, Miller Starr Regalia wrote the book - literally. The firm's treatise, Miller & Starr California Real Estate 3d, is regarded as the preeminent source for real property law and is ...

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01/24/2012 02:05 AM
Andre Agassi to celebrate Philly charter school | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2012 ... - Philadelphia Inquirer

Andre Agassi to celebrate Philly charter school | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2012 ...
Philadelphia Inquirer
By Martha Woodall Tennis great Andre Agassi and officials of a California real estate company created an unusual joint venture last year to help successful charter schools find affordable and sustainable buildings. On Tuesday, they will celebrate their ...

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01/05/2012 01:22 PM
Online marketing made simple with custom IDX solution of California real ... - RealEstateRama (press release)

Online marketing made simple with custom IDX solution of California real ...
RealEstateRama (press release)
by IDX Broker EUGENE, OR Ã¢Â€Â“ January 5, 2012 Ã¢Â€Â“ (RealEstateRama) Ã¢Â€Â” Ontario, California real estate advisor Kartik Subramaniam has adopted the IDX, Inc. premier IDX Broker software to integrate detailed property listings onto his Prudential California ...

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01/27/2012 11:01 AM
Zephyr Real Estate Lists 230 Ritch Street Property - MarketWatch (press release)

Zephyr Real Estate Lists 230 Ritch Street Property
MarketWatch (press release)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Jan 27, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- 230 Ritch Street, an architect's dream home in the South Beach neighborhood, is now on the market and represented by Zephyr Real Estate. Designed by Santos Prescott and Associates under the ...

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01/27/2012 10:35 AM
Coachella Valley housing market on mend - The Desert Sun

Coachella Valley housing market on mend
The Desert Sun
Economists, analysts, real estate brokers and agents who attended California Desert Association of Realtors' annual real estate market update and forecast Thursday agreed that a two-year analysis of home transactions shows the housing market is finally ...

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01/26/2012 06:12 PM
California still awash with foreclosures - Pasadena Star-News

Chicago Tribune

California still awash with foreclosures
Pasadena Star-News
By Kevin Smith, Staff Writer Nearly 44 percent of homes sold in California during third quarter 2011 were in some stage of the foreclosure process. Buyers are taking advantage of low prices, but the region s inventory is limited, said a local Realtor.
Foreclosures made up 20 pct. of home sales in 3QBoston.com
Distressed home sales still in fluxRecord-Searchlight
Foreclosure sales fell in 3Q, but still made up 20 percent of all homes soldWashington Post

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01/26/2012 10:14 AM
Coldwell Banker's Brian Westre Named RealtorÃ‚Â® of the Year for 2011 - RealEstateRama (press release)

Coldwell Banker's Brian Westre Named RealtorÃ‚Â® of the Year for 2011
RealEstateRama (press release)
by The Hoyt Organization Torrance, CA Ã¢Â€Â“ January 26, 2012 Ã¢Â€Â“ (RealEstateRama) Ã¢Â€Â” Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Brian Westre has been named REALTORÃ‚Â® of the Year for 2011 by the San Diego Association of REALTORSÃ‚Â® (SDAR). A San Diego resident ...

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01/26/2012 03:28 PM
LAPD To Realtors: Please Stop Flying Drones Over California - Business Insider

Business Insider

LAPD To Realtors: Please Stop Flying Drones Over California
Business Insider
Real estate agents are known for being some of the most enthusiastic, spirited salespeople in the country. The LA Times' Andrew Blankstein reports that the Department has issued a warning to realtors using drones to shoot aerial footage of homes to ...

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01/27/2012 08:19 AM
Legends event to honor real estate legacies of Amos, Kivel and Long families ... - Inside Tucson Business

Legends event to honor real estate legacies of Amos, Kivel and Long families ...
Inside Tucson Business
For the second year in a row, "Legends of Real Estate" will be honored by the Southern Arizona CCIM Chapter (Certified Commercial Investment Member). To set the tone, the group has lined up two notable speakers: University of Arizona Athletic Director ...

01/26/2012 05:40 PM
Real estate: Investing in the US - Globe and Mail

Globe and Mail

Real estate: Investing in the US
Globe and Mail
The action is mostly focused on the Sunbelt, with Florida still the most popular destination for international purchasers, accounting for 31% of sales; next in order were the southwestern states of California, Arizona and Texas. In fact, in Arizona, ...

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01/25/2012 09:51 AM
Pending Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Declined 3.5% in December - San Francisco Chronicle

Bloomberg

Pending Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Declined 3.5% in December
San Francisco Chronicle
The index of pending home sales decreased 3.5 percent, more than projected, after a 7.3 percent gain the prior month, figures from the National Association of Realtors showed today in Washington. Economists forecast a 1 percent drop, according to the ...
California pending home sales lower in December; distressed sales rise as ...RealEstateRama (press release)

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01/24/2012 12:36 PM
California Pending Home Sales Lower in December; Distressed Sales Rise as ... - MarketWatch (press release)

California Pending Home Sales Lower in December; Distressed Sales Rise as ...
MarketWatch (press release)
LOS ANGELES, Jan 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R)' (CAR) Pending Home Sales Index dropped as expected between November and December, tracking the annual seasonal slowdown. However, the index was higher than a year ...

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01/24/2012 12:52 PM
California Home Foreclosure Notices Decline 12% as Lenders Change Policies - Bloomberg

Los Angeles Times

California Home Foreclosure Notices Decline 12% as Lenders Change Policies
Bloomberg
Sales involving homes with delinquent mortgages increased last month as lenders pushed to Ã¢Â€Âœmove them off their balance sheets before the end of the year,Ã¢Â€Â according to a report today by the California Association of Realtors.
LA County home foreclosures down 4% in 4QContra Costa Times

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