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Basement Moisture in Toronto Homes: What Buyers Need to Know Before Making an Offer

TARION and Beyond: What a Full Condo Inspection Should Really Include

Century Homes in Toronto: What a Quality Home Inspector Really Looks For

Winter's Hidden Home Risks:  Don’t Let the Cold Catch You Off Guard

Top 5 Issues That Can Derail a Summer Home Sale: And How to Spot Them Early

What Lies Beneath: Get your mind into the Gutter!

The Silent Danger: Gas Leaks in Homes this Winter

Beyond Blueprints: The Real Estate Advantages of Detailed Floor Plans

Hurricane Beryl comes to Toronto: Back Water Valves 101

Clearing the Air: Why Duct Cleaning is No Laughing Matter 

A Seller's Guide to Home Inspections: What you Need to Know

The Limitations of Chat GPT in Writing Home Inspection Reports

Unlocking Success in a Challenging Market: The Role of Pre-Listing Home Inspections for Sellers and Agents

The True Cost of Home Ownership in Toronto: Are Homeowners Prepared for the Financial Impact?

The Power of Effective Communication in Home Inspection:  A Win-Win-Win for Home Buyers, Sellers, and Real Estate Agents

Useful Links & Resources

Sample Home Inspection Report — download and view a full-colour PDF version of a final report.

National Standards of Practice for Canadian home inspectors.

The Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors (CAPHI).

The Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI).

City of Toronto 311 non-emergency City services 7/24, Waste Collection, Sidewalk Clearing, Leaf Collection

12 Tips for Getting the Most out of a Home Inspection.

Top 100 Tips for Buying a House.

Canada Housing & Mortgage Corporation (CMHC) The first-time home buyer incentive.

Government of Canada Guide to addressing moisture and mold indoors.

Termites — Facts & Identification, Control & Prevention.

Asbestos and your health.

What is Kitec plumbing and why is it an issue?