A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections Northwest Calgary with Barry Malesh

Phew! Repairs completed just before the inspection. How did I do?

Home is where the heart is, so why not show your home some love this Valentine’s Day by taking care of projects on your to-do list? Not only will you feel great about it, but your home will love you too. Check out our blog for tips on getting the whole family involved in making your home even cozier while you spend quality time together https://hubs.ly/H0GdwjJ0

Canada’s long winters, along with a lack of sunlight, can affect our mental health. This year, while also facing the COVID-19 pandemic where we must limit social interactions, our wellbeing is challenged even more. Because everything we surround ourselves with in our homes can impact our emotional state, making the right choices about light, colour and our environments can help boost our mental health. https://hubs.ly/H0FDHZh0

Yikes! These minor adjustments to make things fit don’t typically bode well for safety.

Are you in the market to purchase a home? Since this will be the biggest buying decision you’ll make in your lifetime, be sure to equip yourself with the knowledge, resources and experts who can guide and support you along the way. https://hubs.ly/H0FD7gb0

Insulation is a material in your home that you likely spend precious little time thinking about. Then along comes sub zero (or sweltering) weather, a three-digit utility bill or chilly drafts and you start thinking about it a lot! Check out these tips on how to properly insulate your home. https://hubs.ly/H0D4tWF0

Haha! We couldn’t resist You have to look out for those serious leaks.

Concerned about radon levels in your home? A radon test is an inexpensive and simple way to bring you peace of mind for both an existing home and a prospective purchase. An invisible and odourless radioactive gas that’s released from the ground thanks to radium (which comes from uranium), radon build-up can occur in any home, regardless of age or how well it’s maintained. https://hubs.ly/H0D4tqk0

It turns out, size does matter. Or, rather, the misrepresentation of a home’s square footage, as a court ruled in favour of a first-time homebuyer in Stouffville, Ontario, after a seller and real estate agent failed to properly disclose the home’s size. An appraisal came in at 1,450 square feet, while the buyer has been told several figures ranging between 2,000 and 2,500 square feet. This discrepancy resulted in the rescission of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and the return of the $50,000 deposit. https://hubs.ly/H0D4tnf0

Who knew that streaming our latest shows and music would lose entertainment value? But, after months of intensive screen time, you’re undoubtedly craving other forms of entertainment that won’t break the bank and will be health friendly too. Here are a few fun, frugal and safe ideas. https://hubs.ly/H0ySfXP0

Wishing you a fabulous 2021 filled with happiness, health and success!

In celebration that we’re well into sweater weather, who agrees with us here?! LOL

Lest we forget. Thank you to all the brave men and women who have fought, and continue to fight, for our rights and freedom.

Radon is an invisible radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in the ground and it’s the number one cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. It’s found in every home in Canada, but testing is the only way to truly know if a home has dangerous levels. As Canadians continue to spend more time at home, now, more than ever, it’s important to test your home for radon. People confined to their homes during the pandemic could be exposed to high radon levels. https://hubs.ly/H0yS3c20

While we’re not typically alarmists in our inspection reports, this just went too far. We had to speak up so this homebuyer knew what kind of person owned this home before they bought it LOL