American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.There are 30 states with some form of home inspection regulation on the books. These laws range from simple Trade Practice Acts—which I like to call behavioral laws—to full-blown licensing […]
During our home inspections, we commonly encounter cluttered building conditions that need disclosure as limiting access and our ability to inspect. At times, inspections seem more about disclosure than defect […]
All who join ASHI struggle to earn their full Member designation. From the Candidate application mailed to HQ to the moment they receive their well-earned membership certification in the mail, […]
Several past presidents have mentioned the challenge of writing this column, admitting it may well be one of the most challenging assignments of this position. I now understand what they […]
Over the last year, I’ve shared with you, in this column, many of my professional opinions and concerns and some of my personal revelations and observations. I hope you’ve enjoyed […]
ASHI celebrated a win this last September that may have missed your notice. HUD has eliminated the Valuation Conditions form, commonly referred to as the VC sheet. For those of […]
We see things differently, you and I. Different from than other people. For example, I’m writing this message from a magnificent old hotel, The Colony, on the coast of Maine […]
I’m a home inspection dork. I know I am because my kids have told me so, and the innocence of youth would never lie, right? Those of you who were […]
As I write this, we are preparing for the July Board Meeting in St. Louis, Mo. As I’ve written in earlier columns, all board meetings are open to the membership, […]
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