Inspector Dan Speaks

What to Watch Out for in a New Home Construction Project   Once the excitement and cozy feelings wear off, a new home construction project

Reposting of  recent announcement (8/26/2024) for first time home buyers in Alexandria, VA The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce the two-part kick off

Caveat Emptor.  What do we mean buy this?  Ask any Realtor or real estate attorney and they will tell you, Virginia is a “buyer beware”

Fresh from the county of Fairfax, Land and Development Services (LDS) class entitled “Permits 101”.  I was glad to sit in on this because the

Wouldn’t it be helpful to know if the home you are considering is an energy black hole (EBH)?  Or perhaps, is it a hermetically sealed

Are there homes that you need to avoid?  Well… let’s put it this way… there are homes that you need to take extra care with,

Fairfax County, VA is a growing, affluent and vibrant community.  For the data geeks in the crowd, here are the latest statistics on many important

Elder care and helping your loved ones age in place… An Inspector’s Perspective   Context is Everything One of the primary points of guidance for

North Star Home Inspections loves well-run home projects.  The key is often hiring a competent professional!   This is a re-publishing of an excerpt from Aug.