Building Permits & Property History

Buying or selling a home? A home inspection is in your near future.

As many of you know, the search for a home can be quite the undertaking. Often times crossing off that listing due to price range, area or style preferences can make it easier. However, like any product you purchase, sometimes the issues are more than just surface-deep. With any property you are often times only getting half the story. That is why it should always be a home buyer's top priority to see the building permits on every home up for consideration.

Congratulations on embarking on what will be one of the largest financial investments you’ll make in your life – buying a home. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned veteran, you could spend anywhere from the next few months to an entire year choosing your next nest.

So you've decided it is time to remodel? Whether you are taking on a major renovation or planning a weekend venture, here is a list of suggestions to get your project off the ground.

Building permits, sometimes referred to as construction permits, are used to ensure that construction meets the minimum requirements designated by a jurisdiction’s local, state and national building codes. The permitting process is ongoing - from the initial construction plans, through final inspections, to certificate of occupancy (your "permission slip" to now live in the new or renovated structure).

We’ve all heard the creaks, squeaks and other bumps in the night. Could your home be haunted? Believer or not, as a homeowner there are some things actually scarier than your very own Casper the Ghost.