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It’s been an exciting and successful year for Desert Diamond Home Inspections. We are truly grateful to all of our clients, partners, supporters, friends, and family that helped make it …
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Preventing Water Damage From Plumbing Leaks
One of the most common issues home inspectors see is water damage due to plumbing leaks. Plumbing leaks happen due to age, wear and tear, poor quality components, or deferred …
Top tips for new homeowners – Part 2
This is part two of our top tips for new homeowners. If you missed it, you can read part one right here. Set up maintenance contracts Schedule a plumber, heating …
Top tips for new homeowners – Part 1
Congratulations! You’re a new homeowner. Unfortunately, by now you have probably realized that there never was a class in high school, college, or at the real estate agent’s office to …
Home owner must-have items
So you made that big step from renter to home owner for the first time. You closed the deal, got your keys, and are ready to move in. Unfortunately what …
Home inspection tips for realtors
Most home inspections go smoothly. However, there are some that don’t go so well for a variety of reasons. Here are a few simple but effective home inspection tips for …
Home Maintenance: Clean Out Sink Drains
Today’s home maintenance tip is how to clean out sink drains and P-traps under your sinks. Keeping the drains and P-traps clean ensures that your sink can drain properly and …
HIQA: Should you waive the home inspection to make your offer more competitive?
Recently the question came up whether you should waive the home inspection to make your offer more competitive: “I was just told that the real estate market in my area …
Free Download: The Ultimate Realtor Survival Kit!
As a realtor, you never know what the day will throw at you. Because every house you walk into and every client you meet is different and presents you with …
HIQA: Is it worth having a home inspection if I buy a home as-is?
Somebody recently asked the following question about an as-is home inspection: “My landlord is offering to sell me the 2 bed 1 bath house I’m renting at an as-is price. …