There is a great saying that we live by: knowledge is power. The truth is, that statement is only half accurate. Knowledge is power only when we apply it. Knowledge is a great tool that you can use to leverage in any sort of negotiation.  There are many sellers here in the Albany area that … Read more

Is there a putrid smell emanating from your toilet? Chances are the wax ring might be leaking and in need of replacement. Are you someone who doesn’t want to take thetime to take the toilet apart and remove the wax ring?  A simple, short term solution just might be to caulk your toilet base. If … Read more

Living here in the Albany area, we find many homes that are over 50 years old.    There are many that are extremely well cared for and others that I could definitely use a better string of regular maintenance.  When we are out doing inspections on older homes, we typically find a consistent theme of … Read more

Unlike the interior of your house that you are always exposed to, what goes up in your roof could go unnoticed. Roofing problems are usually disregarded until they become especially damaging and need immediate fixing. That is why regular roof inspections are highly recommended to ensure your roof is breathing well. There can be a … Read more

There’s more to your house than what the eye meets. It’s no secret that the roof of our house despite being blatantly obvious is often neglected and overlooked. While it’s great to have home inspections and maintaining the interior of your house, your roof might need some attention as well. It doesn’t really matter where … Read more

Mold is tricky. It knows how to hide. Whether it’s in a dark corner of your basement or under a rusty old table you’d never think of checking, mold can thrive practically anywhere where it can find an opportunistic habitat. In a house where everything is organic, that habitat is everywhere. Specialized Mold Inspection So … Read more

Moving into and buying a house is one of the major milestones you’ll conquer in your life. That’s exactly why you need to make sure it’s a memorable and successful milestone. Buying a new home can be challenging especially when you’re not well-versed in the art of real estate. While trusting your real estate agency … Read more

Electrical receptacles literally mean the electric outlets, the places where you access power to use your appliances in your home.  Electrical receptacles are connected to the main source of electricity at the electrical panel, most likely in a garage or in the basement or, if on a concrete slab, in a utility closet.  They have … Read more

The basement is the lowest floor of the building, typically at or below ground level.  In commercial buildings, the basement is used for parking and for placing big ventilation pipes or sewer lines. In residential buildings it can be used for storage, for parking or some people even renovate and finish their basements to add … Read more

There are many kinds of insulation products out on the market and its important to know what each is…Insulation is a kind of protection, for example, wearing a garment insulates the body (to some extent) and thus prevents the outside cold and keeps our body warm. Similarly, house insulation is a kind of protection of … Read more