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As the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) attempts to secure greater control of Home Inspectors, is Federal intervention and oversight inevitable? Homebuyers and sellers are reminded that the goal of Home Inspectors is something completely different than the goal of the real estate sales community. Home Inspectors are charged with, and expected to, provide enough…
The appeal of a new home is undeniable. With fresh paint and floor coverings, new appliances and a warranty, the new home brings a serious consideration. The pre-owned home brings with it a wider choice of neighborhoods, larger yards, mature trees, and established neighbors and a wider array of architectural styles. Let’s look at the…
When you choose to build a new home, you naturally assume the home that the builder will construct for you is structurally sound. Over the years, many homebuyers have learned that the product that the builder has in mind for you is meant to generate maximum profit at minimal effort. What follows is a list…
Often, the most beautiful landscaping results in damage to the home and some of the most expensive repairs for homeowners. Close inspection of many of the yards in San Antonio and surrounding areas reveals that many landscapers (and homeowners) have focused on the appearance of the plants, bushes and trees, and overlooked the damage that…
In a few days the Minimum Inspection Standards for Texas Licensed Real Estate Inspectors will take a dramatic turn for the worse. No longer will Inspectors be required to inform their home buying clients that they are buying a house with improper drainage. No longer will Inspectors be required to inform their home buying clients…
Home Buyers across Texas are again being subjected to the whims of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). Within the last year, Commissioners voted to ‘dumb down’ Inspection Standards (SoP) for Inspectors, sanctioning Inspectors who want to ‘work with’ real estate agents and not actually provide meaningful and useful information to their clients. While there…
Recent action by the Texas Real Estate Commission Inspector Advisory Committee (IAC) suggests that limiting the number of education hours accepted for the various education categories during each licensing cycle is of greater importance than reducing the fraud that surrounds the online education classes. While TREC has placed much emphasis on teaching the frequently asked…
Building a Home? Insist on… When you choose to build a new home, you naturally assume the home that the builder will construct for you is structurally sound. Over the years, many homebuyers have learned that the product that the builder has in mind for you is meant to generate maximum profit at minimal effort.…
Home ownership should be enjoyable and affordable for everyone. While there are many laws, rules, and homeownership assistance programs in place to ensure home ownership is available to most everyone, it becomes apparent to many who have bought a home that the funds needed to purchase the house are often less costly than the defects…
Is Your New Home, Soon To Be, In The ‘Flood Zone’? By Mark Eberwine Buying a home in a ‘flood zone’ sound like fun, doesn’t it? Think of the possibilities. You can lose all of your possession, including family photos and videos. You can spend a few weeks to a few months at a local…