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Who Verifies Repairs After a Home Inspection? A Buyer's Guide to the Right Purchase

September 3, 2025

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As a buyer, verifying that the property you are purchasing is free from major defects and damage becomes very important. As a result, most buyers get a home inspection done prior to closing the final deal. However, once the report arrives, and in case there are major damages that can be risky for your health and safety, what is to be done? Who is responsible for the repairs, and most importantly, who verifies repairs after a home inspection?

Home Inspection 101: What Does a Home Inspection Consist Of

September 2, 2025

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Be it a homeowner, a seller, or even a person who is considering purchasing a home, a home inspection comes as a very important part, especially if you are purchasing a property. But before getting an inspection, you must also know what a home inspector would be looking for when assessing the property. Most people, however, have no clue about this. In the end, they end up getting an incomplete inspection and a distorted or inaccurate report.

Are Home Inspection Fees Tax-Deductible

September 1, 2025

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The purchase of a new home comes with many upfront costs, secondary to the actual payment for the property. This includes closing costs, legal fees, appraisal fees, and the most important: home inspection fees. While a home inspection will offer you the peace of mind that your chosen property is free from major damage or impending breakdowns, the huge expenses involved in buying a home leave most wondering whether or not are home inspection fees tax-deductible. To answer it simply, in most cases, it's not.

What Home Inspections Look For

August 4, 2025

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If you’ve ever bought a house or even thought about it, you’ve probably wondered what home inspections look for, and felt the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with it. As a home inspector based in Kamloops, I’ve seen it all and trust me, skipping a proper inspection or choosing a “checklist inspector” over someone who truly walks the talk can cost you a whole lot more than you think.

When Should You Get a Home Inspection?

August 4, 2025

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Hello, I’m Steve Rosner - your neighbor, your advocate, and, for hundreds of local families, the guy who crawls into attics and under decks so you don’t have to. If you’re wondering when to get a home inspection, let me walk you through what I’ve seen on the job and why timing can make all the difference.

Home Inspection vs FHA Appraisal

August 2, 2025

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If you’re buying a home, especially with an FHA-backed mortgage, it’s easy to assume an FHA appraisal covers everything you need to know about the property. We get it. The bank needs it. It’s official. It sounds thorough. But the reality is that an FHA appraisal is not a home inspection, and it definitely shouldn’t replace one. Let’s walk through the real differences, the reason both exist, and why skipping a proper home inspection could cost you more than you think, especially if you're buying in places like Kamloops, Vernon, or Salmon Arm where home types and conditions can vary widely.

What Does a Home Inspection Cover?

August 2, 2025

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Every Canadian home has a story and for hundreds of homeowners featured in news articles and studies, the chapter they remember most starts with what their home inspector did (or didn’t) catch. Let’s dig deeper than the surface checklist and answer what does a home inspection cover, why it matters for your health and finances, and what few insiders want you to know so you avoid stories no one wants to share at a dinner party.

Home Inspection for Renters in Canada: What to Know Before You Sign

August 2, 2025

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Renting in Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Merritt, or anywhere in the Interior? Most people focus on moving boxes, not moisture stains. But after years of poking around both new and vintage rentals, I’ve met plenty of people who lost their whole deposit or got hit with repair bills for things they never caused, all because they skipped the basics at move-in. Here’s a straight-up guide from a local inspector: what actually matters, what you should do, and when it makes sense to call in a pro like me.

Home Inspection Required for a Mortgage?

August 2, 2025

Home Inspections

When you’re buying a home in Kamloops, Vernon, or anywhere in Interior BC, one question that pops up fast is: Is home inspection required for a mortgage? The short answer? Not usually. But the long answer is worth understanding because skipping a home inspection can cost you a lot more than a few hundred bucks.