The Ultimate Homebuyer’s Checklist
Here’s how to start your home buying journey. Buying your first home is a huge milestone. Congratulations! There are so many decisions to make along the way – everything from determining what you can comfortably afford to spend to maintaining your home over the years. In recognition of these important decisions you’ll have to make […]
Top 5 Reasons Realtors, Homeowners & Buyers Love A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections
Building a successful home inspection brand involves a multi-faceted approach that includes partnering with the right inspection professionals who continually add value and simplify the lives of homebuyers, homeowners and Realtors. The key to creating any mutually beneficial relationship is to truly form a partnership and ensure a win-win for all parties. We’re here to […]
Uncovering Common Plumbing Issues in Your Home
A lot can go wrong in your home over the years, so it’s important to be able to understand basic problems that could arise as well as the appropriate professional to remedy the situation. In the case of plumbing issues, it’s helpful to have a trusted plumber to call when there’s a problem – sometimes […]
Identifying Common Electrical Defects in Your Home
A lot can go wrong in your home over the years, so it’s important to be able to understand basic problems that could arise as well as the appropriate professional to remedy the situation. In the case of electrical defects, it’s helpful to have a trusted electrician to call when you sense something isn’t quite […]
Environmental Services: Five Key Inspection Specialties
A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections (ABCHI) inspectors offer a vast array of specialized services– focused on three categories: 1) Residential Inspections; 2) Commercial Inspections; and 3)Environmental Services. We’re your one-stop shop when it comes to protecting your biggestinvestments! We’ve outlined five of our key inspection specialties focused on environmental services below. Radon survey Testing for […]
Helpful Home Improvement & Repair Cost Guide Now Available!
As an existing homeowner or aspiring homebuyer, it’s helpful to know what to expect when it comes to typical home improvement and repair costs. That’s why we’ve created a guide for you that offers ballpark figures and helps take the guesswork out of maintenance budgeting. Of course, the quality of workmanship and materials will influence […]
How to Reduce Radon Levels in Your Home
Testing for radon in your home about every two years is a proactive measure to ensure that levels are safe and the health of your family won’t be compromised. Virtually every home in Canada and the US has some radon, but the levels vary from home to home even if they’re situated next door to […]
‘Informational Inspections’ Vs Traditional ‘Inspection Contingency’
When looking to buy a home during a seller’s market, bidding wars resulting from limited inventory have seen many homebuyers opting to forgo home inspections altogether so their offers are more attractive. So, how do you get the best of both worlds – make a more appealing offer and ensure you get a full home […]
Here’s Your 5-Step Moving Checklist!
Moving can be both the most exciting and busiest/stressful time of your life all at once. But where do you start with your moving plan? How do you ensure you don’t forget something important? We’ve created this handy moving to-do list to help make it easier for you to switch addresses. Oh, and if you’re […]
How to Stay Cooler this Summer – Even in a Heatwave!
We’ve pretty much experienced heatwaves from coast to coast already – and there’s a lot of summer left! If you have central air conditioning, be sure to have it serviced regularly – and especially if it doesn’t seem to be keeping your home cool. (View our Summer Home Maintenance Checklist to ensure your entire home […]
