Is your home inspector licensed by the state of Alabama ? In January 2004 the Alabama Building Commission put strict new legislature in place to mandate all home inspectors be licensed and carry appropriate insurance. (This is an amendment to the 1997 ruling that required licensing but not insurance

As the real estate market in Winnipeg booms, home buyers may find themselves paying more than a property's asking price. And, in an effort to make an offer to a home seller more appealing, many real estate agents are recommending buyers submit their offers without inspection contingencies. B

Tennessee state legislature is expected to pass a bill this week that would require home inspectors to be licensed by the state. "The Tennessee Home Inspector Act of 2005" was proposed by Representative Dennis Ferguson (D-Kingston) and by State Senator Jerry Cooper (D-Smartt), and would over

Despite tumultuous weather conditions this past winter seemingly endless snowstorms on the east coast and devastating rain conditions on the west both the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) predict a strong housing market for early 2005. Yet t

The real estate market in the Myrtle Beach area is dominated by the sale of condominiums. In fact, in 2004 condominiums represented 56% of all residential sales, according to data from the Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors. Bill Kruszewski, Myrtle Beach-area director of HouseMaster , one of

Home inspections are now considered so routine that an estimated 77% of all home buyers invest in one. HGTV even devotes an entire program to the service, called "House Detectives." But television does not always paint a true portrait of the home inspection process, suggests Mike Kuhn, autho

As home sales hit record highs, mortgage rates remain low, and real estate is often selling for much more than its asking price, buyers need to remain cautious and invest wisely, says Kathleen Kuhn, president and CEO of HouseMaster , the most experienced name in home inspections. “The housing

"Location, location, condition," as we always say in the home inspection business. As the real estate market continues to set new records, buyers need to take off their rose-colored glasses and invest wisely. And as any Realtor knows, a home in a great location will be a good long-term inves

For nearly the past decade, single women have been buying more than twice as many homes as single men, the National Association of Realtors reports. Women need to make smart investments and when the investment is real estate they need to hire a professional home inspector, suggests Kathleen Kuhn, pr

Kathleen Kuhn, president and CEO of HouseMaster , announces the appointment of Michel (Mike) Phillips to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Phillips, a 30 year veteran of franchise management and consultation specializing in multi-unit retail operations, w

Skyrocketing natural gas and fuel oil prices can result in painful heating bills this winter. According to a recent report from the Energy Information Administration, natural gas users can expect to pay an average of $350 more this winter compared with last year, an increase of 48%. And those who

Eight years ago, when Alan and Kathy Hoffman opened their HouseMaster franchise, they made a commitment to provide the best home inspection service possible to their customers on Maryland's Eastern Shore, and to be active participants in the HouseMaster System. At the home inspection company&#

HouseMaster , the oldest and most experienced home inspection franchise system in North America, named Philip McOmber of Nampa its 2005 Inspector of the Year. Awarded at the company's annual conference in Colorado Springs in October, McOmber has been inspecting homes out of HouseMaster's Na

Your home is 15 years old and in seemingly good condition but what are the chances that it will need a new roof or heating system in the near future? HouseMaster Home Inspection services announces the creation of an exciting new interactive tool the Home Defect Survey that illustrates the most

Visalia is the newest location for HouseMaster , the oldest and most experienced home inspection franchise system, announced Kathleen Kuhn, HouseMaster's president and CEO. The new office will service Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties. Local area director Bob Stone says, "We are open and e

As the housing market begins to slow from the record pace of 2005, sellers are faced with new challenges to ensure their home sells for the best price. Kathleen Kuhn, president and CEO of HouseMaster -- the oldest and most experienced name in home inspections -- advises that sellers get an obje

Joseph (Joe) Benney has been appointed Director of Franchise Development at HouseMaster home inspection services, the oldest and most experienced name in home inspections, announced Kathleen Kuhn, the company's president and CEO. Prior to joining HouseMaster, Benney was the Southeast Region

Metroplitan Toronto is the newest location for HouseMaster , the oldest and most experienced home inspection franchise system, announced Kathleen Kuhn, HouseMaster's president and CEO. The new office will cover a portion of the Toronto-Metro area including Etobicoke, York, Toronto and Scarboroug

HouseMaster has committed to giving back to the military community by offering a 10% discount to qualified Veterans interested in purchasing a franchise. By joining VetFran, a program sponsored by the International Franchise Association that is designed to ease Veterans' entry into mainstream

HouseMaster is proud to announce that Marianne Murphy, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, has received the Certified Franchise Executive designation given by the International Franchise Association. The CFE program is conducted by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executive

The HouseMaster office servicing Central Georgia is under new management, announced Kathleen Kuhn, president and CEO of the company, which is the oldest and most experienced name in home inspection franchise systems. The new area-director, Jim O'Neil, says, "I'm so pleased to be a part

Over the weekend of October 6-8 HouseMaster Marketing Manager Brian Carroll completed the Philadelphia 3-Day Walk to help raise funds for breast cancer research. Carroll, who walked in honor of a friend's late mother, was part of a team that raised $12,048.00. The estimated 2,500 walk