The main difference between an appraisal and an inspection is that an appraisal deals with the value of a home, while an inspection deals with the condition of the home. Inspections and appraisals are both important parts of the home buying process, and buyers should do both to protect their financial interest in a home […]
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16 Tips to Prepare for a Home Inspection
We’ve been in the business for 16 years as of this year, so we compiled 16 tips to prepare for a home inspection. Hometech does home inspections for buyers and home inspections for sellers. Prepare for a home inspection as a seller: Inspections for sellers can be a valuable tool in the real estate process. […]
Take Action on Radon this January
It’s time to take Action on Radon! Radon is estimated to cause around 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States every year and is the second leading cause of lung cancer, according to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can get trapped in homes and buildings […]
How to Prevent Rust at Home
In Utah, we got a lot of precipitation in the winter, followed by a wet spring. Moisture and metal can mean rust. This month, we have some tips on how to prevent rust at home. “Whenever you have iron, water, and oxygen together, you get rust. The main catalyst for rust to occur is water. […]
Prepare Your Home For Spring Floods
After an historic snow pack year, Utah is thawing out a bit. Have you thought how to prepare your home for Spring floods? In addition to snowmelt, we’re also seeing some additional precipitation, so even if all the snow has melted outside your home, what else is happening community-wide or up in the mountains could […]
5 Steps To Save Energy at Home
It’s a New Year. Welcome 2023. It can be a time for resolutions and ideas to make this year the best one yet. We often think about things we can change about ourselves – maybe it’s a new diet, more exercise, saving money or something else. At HomeTech, we’re here to share some tips on […]