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Home Buyer Information

Why Do I Need A Home Inspection

The purchase of a home is probably the largest single investment you will ever make. You should learn as much as you can about the condition of the property and the need for any major repairs before you buy, so that you can minimize unpleasant surprises and difficulties afterwards. Of course, a home inspection also points out the positive aspects of a home as well as the maintenance that will be necessary to keep it in good shape. After the inspection, you will have a much clearer understanding of the property you are about to purchase. If you are already a homeowner, a home inspection may be used to identify problems in the making and to learn preventive measures, which might avoid costly future repairs. If you are planning to sell your home, you may wish to have an inspection prior to placing your home on the market.

This will give you a better understanding of conditions which may be discovered by the buyer's inspector, and an opportunity to make repairs that will put the house in better selling condition.

What Is An Appraisal?

An appraisal is nothing more than an opinion of value, anyone can have an opinion. However, in 1989, in the aftermath of the $400 billion saving and loan debacle, Congress passed a bill mandating all states to set up licensing programs for appraisers. Their intent was to help prevent the kind of shaky loans that led to the biggest taxpayer bailout in history. California began licensing appraisers on November 1, 1992.

Licensed appraisers must adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which became effective in 1993. These rules have established a high level of professional and ethical standards which all licensed appraisers must follow.

Appraisers include people who estimate business value, personal property value and real estate value, as well as those who offer consulting services in these areas. To become licensed, an appraiser must take a series of prescribed classes, pass an examination and take continuing education courses.

What Is Toxic Mold?

The term "toxic mold" is not accurate. While certain molds are toxigenic, meaning they can produce toxins (specifically mycotoxins), the molds themselves are not toxic, or poisonous. Hazards presented by molds that may produce mycotoxins should be considered the same as other common molds which can grow in your house. There is always a little mold everywhere in the air and on many surfaces. There are very few reports that toxigenic molds found inside homes can cause unique or rare health conditions such as pulmonary hemorrhage or memory loss. These case reports are rare, and a casual link between the presence of the toxigenic mold and these conditions has not been proven. A commonsense approach should be used for any mold contamination existing inside buildings and homes. The common health concerns from mold include hay fever like allergic symptoms. Certain individuals with chronic respiratory disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, asthma) may experience difficulty breathing. Individuals with immune suppression may be at increased risk for infection from molds. If you or your family members have these conditions, a qualified medical clinician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment. For the most part, one should take routine measures to prevent mold growth in the home.

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