203(k) Budget Allowances – I could use some extra money!

[hr] Mr Smith, I was wondering some things about the construction bid on our house in Natchez. If the contractor has given me an allowance for an item, and I don’t use the entire allowance, can the access amount be rolled to another item? For example: an allowance of $250 for a vent hood, but I […]
Proposed Rule Will Eliminate the FHA Inspector Roster

Streamlining Inspection and Warranty Requirements for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Single-Family Mortgage Insurance: Removal of the FHA Inspector Roster and of the Ten-Year Protection Plan Requirements for High Loan-to-Value Ratio Mortgages In February of this year HUD proposed this rule change: If passed, HUD proposes to eliminate its national Inspector Roster (Roster). The Roster is a list […]
When Should I Change My Asphalt Roof?

The most obvious time to change your roofing material is when it begins to leak…but that’s not always true. I use this 4 stage method when performing a roof inspection. The roof’s life span can be shortened by several factors, including (but certainly not limited to) poor attic ventilation, hail damage, and poorly manufactured roofing […]
Goodman/Amana Offers FREE Inspection – DUE TO FIRE HAZARD

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units Units: About 155 Manufacturer: Goodman Company […]