Home Inspection Blog

As a home inspector with Midwest Inspect, the first 60 seconds often tell me a surprising amount about a property. Now before homeowners panic...This isn't about judging. I'm not grading landscaping choices. I'm not criticizing lawn ornaments. And I'm definitely not reporting your inflatable Christmas decorations still standing in June. But homes leave clues. Lots of clues. And many of them are visible before I ever step foot inside. Let's take a walk from the street to the f

The Most Common Exterior Problems Showing Up in Home Inspections This Time of Year (SPRING) Top Exterior Problems Found in Home Inspections: Address Landscaping Issues, Remove Dead Tree Limbs, Clear Debris in Gutters, Repair Cracked Driveways, Fix Damaged Siding, Ensure Safe Electrical Lines, Seal Window and Door Trim, Correct Grading and Drainage, Control Roof Moss, and Secure Deck Components. Spring in the Midwest is a magical season. The birds come back. The grass turns gr