Author: Philippe Heller
5 Things Home Inspectors Won’t Tell You
Introduction Being informed is always the best course of action when dealing with an expensive transaction, whether you are a real estate agent or a home buyer. Agents need to educate their clients and reduce their own liability. Home buyers must be fully educated before spending a lot of money. Over the past 20 years […]
Title Fraud Can Happen To You
Title Fraud Can Happen To You Fraud is everywhere! People are now stealing the title to houses right under the nose of the owner! They then borrow money against the house, or even list it for sale and transfer it before the owner knows what is going on. To combat this fraud, the County of […]
The History of Fire Protection and Life Safety in Building Construction
Evolution of Life Safety Features in Houses Through the Decades The history of building construction reflects humanity’s continuous endeavor to improve life safety. From primitive shelters to smart, sustainable homes equipped with advanced safety features, the path has been shaped by lessons learned from history’s great tragedies and technological progress. Today, houses are designed not […]
The New Echo is More Versatile Than Ever
Amazon Echo 5th Generation Review: More Than Just a Speaker The Amazon Echo 5th generation is much more than a simple smart speaker. While many people know it for playing music or delivering weather updates, the Echo 5 offers an impressive range of features that make it an indispensable part of a modern smart home. […]
How to Make Your House a Smart House
Transform Your Home with Smart Switches: Simple, Smart, and Secure With the growing importance of convenience in our daily lives, ease-of-use is king, and nothing embodies this more than the growing trend of smart home technology. Imagine controlling your home’s lighting with just your voice, setting schedules for when lights turn on and off, and […]
Natural Disasters Don’t Disrupt My House
Stand By Generator Review We installed this whole-house standby generator several years ago and we love it! I live in San Diego and we don’t get hurricanes, but we do get high winds. When that happens, the utility company shuts off the electricity to avoid wildfires from downed power lines. It really is a nuisance, […]
Stop Recycling Plastic!
The best way to keep plastic out of the ocean is to buy less of it. Since posting this video, I have been asked about several of the products we use to avoid putting plastic into the waste stream. When I first looked into this, it was shocking to learn how much plastic ends up […]
LG Washer and Dryer Combo Review
This review focuses on the key features and benefits of the LG washer/dryer combo unit. Learn about the multiple advantages this appliance offers, especially for those with limited space or specific laundry needs. Here are the four most important takeaways: The LG washer and dryer combo unit is an innovative solution ideal for users looking […]
Don’t Waste Money on an Alarm System
DIY Alarm System vs. National Alarm Companies Congratulations on your new home. There’s a lot for you to do, and if a security system is on your priority list, here is some important information to help save you money. First of all, be prepared to be inundated by door-to-door sales people who will try to […]
Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: A Journey of Growth and Gratitude
Twenty years ago, The Real Estate Inspection Company was born out of a personal experience and a vision for better home inspections. In 2003, after receiving a disappointing five-page, barely legible inspection report for my own home, I knew there had to be a better way. Leaving my tech job, I embarked on a mission […]
