Cheryl Bourland's blog

Spring is HERE! This means that it's time for one of the season's classic events: spring cleaning! If you're anything like me, you relish any opportunity to clear out all of the clutter and grime that builds up inside during the winter months. Everyone does the obvious things like washing the floors and wiping off the tables, but there are lots of inconspicuous places in your home that can easily go overlooked. In this post, you can see which areas need a little more attention in order to ensure a thorough deep clean this spring!

If you are lucky enough to have an all-cash home purchase then you will not have to worry about mortgage rates. However, a large portion of the country are subject to these rates which are thankfully trending downwards. This is also coinciding with an increase of inventory that is being boosted by the arrival of Spring. This week marks a four-week decline in rates which corresponds with an influx of buyers entering the market.

Many buyers head into the home inspection with the idea that afterward they will know everything about the home, but this is not a realistic expectation. Instead, you should keep in mind that home inspectors are professionals that look for specific indicators and are bound by a set rules regarding their findings. Although every buyer is understandably focused on what's in the report, in some ways it is just as important to understand what isn't covered as what is. Keep reading to learn about a few of the items that you shouldn't expect to be covered in the home inspection.