On Point Home Inspections

07/03/2019

On point home inspections will be putting our license inactive for next few months, We appropriate your patience.

07/03/2019

On point home inspections will be going inactive for next few months, we appreciate your patience.

02/20/2019

We are here for all your home inspection needs please visit our website and check out all our different inspections we offer O-P-H-I.com

11/09/2018

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/A-O-Smith-Recalls-30-Gallon-Gas-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes

Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.

09/01/2018

Look at the House Through the Lens of Resale

All the real estate pros we talked to — no surprise here — emphasized resale. Take appraiser Michelle C. Bradley of Czekalski Real Estate Inc. in Natrona Heights, Pa. When she built her current home — a 2,200-square-foot ranch — she included a full, unfinished basement, even though she has no use for one and rarely ventures into it.

Why would she do that? Because basements are standard in her southwest Pennsylvania market. But Bradley’s not going to finish the basement until she’s ready to sell. That way, she avoids having to clean it and ensures she’ll install the most fashionable bathroom fixtures at sell time.

Her advice: “Don’t buy or build something unique that you can’t resell. If you’re not in an area with log homes, don’t choose a log home. If you’re not in an area with dome homes, don’t choose a dome home.”

Likewise,
Don’t Overspend for the Neighborhood
If you buy a home priced higher than average for the area, it’ll be difficult to resell at a higher price. Read More In
Buy Your First Home in One Year: A Step-by-Step Guide
don't buy a home that's not in line with the neighborhood's average price . When you go to resell, you’ll find yourself in an uphill battle to maintain your higher price.

Other advice from the pros: Watch out for unfixable flaws that could affect resale, like:

What’s next to the home, such as vacant land that could be developed, high-traffic businesses, noisy power generation stations, a cell tower, etc.
Lot issues, such as a steep driveway that could double as a ski slope in winter, or a sloped yard that sends water special delivery to your foundation.

Of course, a home isn’t just about resale. It’s just one factor to consider. Remember the first point: Be willing to compromise for your priorities. If the home meets your priorities and you’re going to stay there awhile, then resale might be where you compromise.

Related: Are You Making a House-Hunting Etiquette Mistake?

Christina Hoffmann also contributed to this story.

09/01/2018

Labor Day Sales on all inspections till tuesday

08/30/2018

https://o-p-h-i.com/drones-in-home-inspections/

Aerial drones in home inspections help the inspector get greater detail and information about certain areas of your home that are difficult to reach.

08/01/2018

https://o-p-h-i.com/swimming-pool-maintenance/

Use these 5 simple swimming pool maintenance tips to keep your backyard pool clean, clear, and functioning well all summer long.

07/02/2018

https://o-p-h-i.com/roof-replacement-or-repair/

Roof replacement or repair can be a costly proposition, so before calling a roofing contractor, take a closer look for some of the signs of a failing roof.

06/01/2018

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06/01/2018

Infrared thermal imaging in home inspections is the best way that a home inspector can obtain an accurate picture of the heat signatures found throughout the house. An infrared camera is an important device in a home inspector's toolbox that allows them to provide a more thorough inspection report.

05/31/2018

We include thermal imaging with all of our general home inspections. Read our new blog to find out why this tool is so valuable!

Infrared thermal imaging in home inspections is the best way that a home inspector can obtain an accurate picture of the heat signatures found throughout the house. An infrared camera is an important device in a home inspector's toolbox that allows them to provide a more thorough inspection report.