by Kristin Marsden | Feb 20, 2024
Buying a home is not just about the sale price & closing costs. Many people fail to account for the cost of home maintenance when crafting their home buying budget. Budgeting for home maintenance can be as much as $100 – $200 a month. (source:...
by Kristin Marsden | Feb 3, 2023
It’s time to dispel the myth….Dunsing Inspections is NOT just for real estate transactions. Owning a home is HARD; the ultimate test of “adulting” So many things to know and so many “opportunities” to spend money. You do not have to figure it out on your own! Dunsing...
by Ressie Krabacher | Jan 9, 2023
Are you worried about the state of the market? This market is feeling a little crazy, no? Is 2008 happening all over again!? It’s a valid concern, but you shouldn’t be worried. Here are three reasons why I don’t think another crash will happen now: 1. We still have a...
by Kristin Marsden | Aug 29, 2022
Becoming a licensed home inspector in Illinois is a quick process for the mechanically inclined. Becoming a sought after licensed inspector takes a bit more effort. Here’s some insight in what it takes to get licensed as an inspector in...
by Kristin Marsden | Nov 18, 2021
Most people think that the state of Illinois closely regulates Home Inspectors & has strong standard operating procedures. You might be surprised… Roofs are a big deal right? Home Inspectors are required to get ON roofs to inspect. This is FALSE. State...