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Atlanta Home Inspections   "Forget about the pricetag," Jesse J. proclaims in her pop tune. Do you or your clients sing that song? It would seem that in today's market, price is a deciding factor for several aspects of our everyday living.  What is a pricetag anyway? Does the cost of something tell us the benefit attached to an item?   When you go to a restaurant, do you choose menu items completely by their dollar amount? If I were to guess, I would say, probably not. Choosing a menu... Read Full Story

Picture it - Douglasville, Georgia, December 2011 - The inspectors are providing there usual detailed and friendly service to a wonderful couple and their well established agent. For the most part, this inspection has been busines as usual.  The appliances have all been noted, models and serials recorded for RecallChek, the roof has been walked, the outlets  tested... the list here can go on and on. For the stories sake and the sake of losing an audience, we will now descend the well crafted... Read Full Story

I have often wondered what happens with the taxes and how they are figured especially with all the foreclosures that we inspect.  I see some deals out there that are quite amazing.  I'm glad I ran across the following blog that let me know about a law that went into effect last year!  Via Tim Maitski (Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage) : You find an incredible deal that you can afford but then you see that the property taxes are way too high for you.  They are based on the price... Read Full Story

I have to admit the kitchen isn’t always my favorite room. Some days preparing a meal seems like such a treacherous or impossible feat. Especially when a hectic schedule doesn’t permit much preparation time for a hearty meal.  Then, there are the days when I get adventurous and can’t wait to try a new recipe, hoping that it will become a new favorite. I have only fixed this delicious stew once, but it was quite yummy on an Autumn evening. If you are a fan of curry, you will like this one. We... Read Full Story

How many people "Like" your business page on Facebook?  Do you tune in everyday, eagerly anticipating a sudden explosion of new interest in you and what you have to say? Are YOU what everyone is talking about, sharing or leaving comments to? If you are satisfied with your Facebook following and do not wish to attract anymore people to your page, then stop reading this blog right now!! I was recently stunned by a headline, which insisted that a well known business added over 75,000 new page... Read Full Story

Spawning from a tree, whose name means "the fire of Zeus", the persimmon, a yellow-orange to red-orange fruit, is so revered in Mitchell Indiana that an annual festival occurs in its' honor. High in glucose and balanced proteins, persimmons are best when eaten baked. However, pies, cakes, syrups, and jams have all been made and exhibited in the annual festival. The secret to the flavor is finding the perfect ripeness.  The perfect ripeness does not come from the fruits hanging on the tree... Read Full Story

In the high noon showdown of mortgage lending, the last draw is reserved for the Underwriter. He/She stands at the ready, rules and regulations holstered, but under thumb. They get the last shot, the fatal denial or honorable acceptance. Villains, they may seem , to agents and consumers, but if you ever meet one face to face, they don't seem so bad. I got the chance to listen to a panel of Mortgage experts, a few of which, were Mortgage Underwriters. Their job is a dastardly one, after all... Read Full Story

Accidental inventions can change our lives!  For instance, if Ruth, a Toll House Inn owner had not decided to break bits of sweetened chocolate and mix them into her cookie dough when her supply of bakers chocolate ran out, then the chocolate chip cookie would not have been invented. She thought the chipped chocolate would melt, making Chocolate Cookies… which was one of her most popular baked goods at the Toll House Inn.  Arguably, this was a pleasant accidental invention. Sometimes, great... Read Full Story

Atlanta Home Inspector   Standing for 84 years, the house had been home to different families from different walks of life. Writers, Historians, Moms and Pops had tread the hardwoods and shared many of life’s lessons within the cottage walls.  The charm and character of the place remained in tact, in fact, the new owners fell in love at first sight.  One could say that the walls even spoke to them in tones that beckoned a new life and the promise of new adventure in a once upon a time... Read Full Story

Atlanta Home Inspector , Atlanta Home Inspector , Http://www.ihihomeinspections.com   Just wanted to share a couple of pictures of our Atlanta Home Inspectors ! They are a couple of hardworking gentleman, who take great pride in being detailed, thorough and helpful. They continue to educate themselves, so that they can keep clients and agents informed during the home inspection process. Whether it is Walking the roof, scouring the crawlspace, or testing your appliances… they will provide... Read Full Story