Home inspector or building expert: who does what?
When it comes to having a home inspection before you buy a new house, most people know that the professional you need is a home inspector. But when you are faced with a water infiltration problem in...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between an asset management plan and a contingency fund?
Maintenance schedule, asset management plan, contingency fund, maintenance booklet: it is certainly difficult to find one’s way through the terminology surrounding the world of condominiums. We know...
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Hidden defect: what is a hidden defect in a house?
Did you know that the percentage of home sales without a legal warranty has jumped from 17% in 2014 to 26% in 2021? And when we add to that the similar increase in purchase offers without inspections,...
View ArticleMultiplex inspection: 3 options for real estate investors
As everyone knows, buying a home is a major real estate investment – so major, in fact, that it’s essential to take every precaution to ensure you make a wise purchase. You won’t be surprised to learn...
View ArticleWater infiltration and condos: when cold symptoms lead to a building problem…
Our customers purchased their condominium unit in 2018. They quickly realized they were experiencing symptoms similar to a cold or allergies. It was after consulting their family doctors that their...
View ArticleWater damage in a house: discover the consequences of sloppy work
Mandated for a problem of unpleasant odor in a kitchen, our expert was far from expecting this situation, so simple in appearance, to become one of our most complex of the season. And the customer...
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Bad smell in your condo unit : the solution might not be where you think
Cooking odors, cigarette smoke or even vehicle exhaust: anyone who has ever lived in a condo or apartment knows full well the inconvenience that may cause odor diffusion problem. Often, after a short...
View ArticleDo I need to have the building’s condition assessed before I buy?
For the vast majority of us, buying a house is often the biggest purchase of our lives. But business owners and real estate investors must buy much larger buildings… and more expensive ones! That’s...
View ArticleHidden defect: The first 3 steps when a problem is discovered.
Mr. Lachance loves his new home. Settled in just over a year ago, he decided to remodel the basement. When he made an opening in a wall covering the foundation, he discovered that the concealed...
View ArticleContingency fund study: is the inspection necessary?
You own a condo and have been hearing about Bill 16 for some time now. You do some Internet research on the subject, then contact a few service companies to carry out your contingency fund study....
View ArticleSell your house fast and easily: 3 tips to reduce your stress
Your family’s growing or your eldest son’s leaving the nest, and you’ve decided to move. So you put your current home for sell and quickly receive an enticing offer. That’s when the potential buyer...
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DIYers: do not solve a problem by creating one worst
When she contacted us for a water infiltration problem, our client expected the problem to be solved in a jiffy. Unfortunately, water infiltration are often the result of another, deeper problem and...
View ArticlePre purchase home inspection: 3 common mistakes to avoid for a successful...
The Quebec Federation of Real Estate Boards (QFREB) reveals that about thousands of units (house, condo, duplex, etc.) change hands in the three months before July 1 in the metropolitan area alone. Of...
View ArticleWhat is the role of a building expert?
With the panoply of reports and articles that have appeared on the subject, there’s no denying that the inspector’s trade is much better known today than it was just a few years ago. But even today,...
View ArticleBuying a first home? 3 new tips to follow so you won’t miss anything!
So it’s official, you’ve decided to buy your first house. Beware! It is easy to get carried away by the sheer excitement of the moment, but much more difficult to stop and rationally assess the...
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Attic: do not let this mysterious space make you sick
A study by Chalmers University found that 72% of homes with cold attics have excessive humidity and a strong presence of mold. In other words, only 1 in 4 houses does not have attic related problem....
View ArticleCigarette odor in the apartment: how to deal with the situation for good!
Imagine the following situation: you live in a condo or apartment and are sometimes invaded by a strong smell of tobacco. You have some work done to put an end to this situation, which, to your great...
View ArticleMaintenance inspection: what is going on in your home?
If you own a home, you know there’s always something to maintain or repair. Stay with us as we look at how a maintenance inspection can be an important tool in keeping your home in better shape, for...
View ArticleWater damage: Avoid costly and harmful water damage to your house
Every year in Quebec, in spring, thousands of basements are flooded. The main cause: improper design and malfunction of the sump and its pump. Learn how to avoid cleaning costs and mold damage with...
View ArticleAppraisal or inspection? Get the most for your money by choosing the right...
You’ve owned a magnificent bungalow in the greater metropolitan area for several years, but since the departure of your children, the house seems too big. So you’re thinking of putting it up for sale....
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