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The First-Year Home Maintenance Blueprint: What to Do After the Inspector Leaves
A first-year home maintenance checklist for new homeowners: move-in tasks, HVAC filters, water heater flushing, gutters, and a season-by-season schedule.
Sean Struckmeyer
Aug 2112 min read
The InterNACHI Buy-Back Guarantee: What It Is and Why It Comes With Every Buyer Inspection
The InterNACHI Buy-Back Guarantee: if a participating inspector misses a covered defect, InterNACHI buys the home. How it works, what it covers, and the limits.
Sean Struckmeyer
Aug 1210 min read
How Often Should You Change Your Air Filter? (And What Happens When You Don't)
Change a 1-inch air filter monthly and a 4-inch every 4–6 months — shorter with pets. See what a clogged or missing filter does to your HVAC system.
Sean Struckmeyer
Jul 2410 min read
Buying a Home With Prior Foundation Repairs? Get the Paperwork and the Warranty: Before You Close
Buying a home with prior foundation repair? Get the repair records, engineer's report, and a transferable warranty before closing. A Missouri buyer's guide.
Sean Struckmeyer
Jul 227 min read
Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector During the Walkthrough and After the Report
The right questions turn your inspection walkthrough into real answers. What to ask about shutoffs, roof and HVAC age, water intrusion, permits, and next tests.
Sean Struckmeyer
Jul 68 min read
Termites in Missouri: What St. Louis-Area Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know
The St. Louis area has termites, even in the city. Learn the warning signs, how to prevent them, who can inspect in Missouri, and VA loan inspection rules.
Sean Struckmeyer
Jun 267 min read
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