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Jun 7 2019
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Phoenix on Top for Costliest US Hailstorm Ever

By David Meek|2019-06-07T22:11:08-07:00June 7th, 2019|Neighborhood Buzz, Inspection & Components|0 Comments

In just a few hours, one hailstorm caused nearly $3 billion in damage to the Phoenix metro.

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Apr 14 2019
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Don’t Let Your Water Heater Get You Into Hot Water

By David Meek|2019-04-14T13:53:03-07:00April 14th, 2019|Video & Podcast, Inspection & Components|0 Comments

Water heaters are critical to our daily routines. Before they fail, water heaters will give us these signals.

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Feb 17 2019
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Maricopa County Offering Fireplace Retrofits

By David Meek|2019-03-10T22:39:42-07:00February 17th, 2019|Inspection & Components, Title & Government|0 Comments

Funds are available to convert your woodburning fireplace to a cleaner burning hearth if you live in one of these Phoenix neighborhoods.

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Aug 20 2018
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Mike and I Climbed Down Into a Septic Tank This Morning

By David Meek|2019-03-12T16:38:08-07:00August 20th, 2018|Inspection & Components|0 Comments

Neglected septic tanks can be problematic. Know what you are getting before you buy a home on septic. Here's what one looks like from inside.

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Jul 26 2018
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SRP Offers Shade Screen Rebate Through April 2019

By David Meek|2019-03-12T16:44:54-07:00July 26th, 2018|Mortgage & Money, Inspection & Components|0 Comments

Window blinds and tint films aren't effective at blocking the heat and sunlight like shade screens. Find out about this rebate for shade screen installation.

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Jul 25 2018
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Do I Need a Home Inspection When Buying a New Home?

By David Meek|2019-03-12T16:44:56-07:00July 25th, 2018|Builders, Inspection & Components|0 Comments

Inspecting your new construction home can cost several hundred dollars. Is it money and time well spent?

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Jul 16 2018
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Phoenix Home Construction Isn’t Like Housing Back East

By David Meek|2019-03-12T16:48:44-07:00July 16th, 2018|Builders, Inspection & Components|0 Comments

Phoenix home construction is wholly different from other regions in the U.S. Here is my list of notable architectural variations.

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Feb 7 2018
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Holes In Your Citrus? Here’s the Likely Culprit.

By David Meek|2019-03-12T16:51:29-07:00February 7th, 2018|Neighborhood Buzz, Inspection & Components|0 Comments

Don't overlook this clue to pest infestation. It's easy to spot and it may be right under your feet.

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Feb 3 2018
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18 Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector Before Hiring

By David Meek|2019-03-12T16:52:18-07:00February 3rd, 2018|Inspection & Components|0 Comments

Your home inspector will examine one of the largest financial investments you will ever make. Choose your inspector early and carefully.

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Jan 14 2018
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Phoenix Overhead Garage Door Service Cost and Options

By David Meek|2019-03-12T16:57:53-07:00January 14th, 2018|Inspection & Components|0 Comments

In my 20s, thrills meant spontaneous Cancun vacations and nightclubs with friends. In my 40s, the pleasures in life are [...]

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Oct 10 2017
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Shhh. Seller May Be Recording Your Real Estate Showing

By David Meek|2019-03-12T17:01:48-07:00October 10th, 2017|Inspection & Components|0 Comments

With the proliferation of inexpensive home security systems and nanny cams, it should be no surprise that sellers are recording buyers and agents during showings.

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Oct 8 2017
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Use Your Nose First During Real Estate Showings

By David Meek|2019-03-12T17:01:52-07:00October 8th, 2017|Inspection & Components|0 Comments

When walking into a real estate showing appointment, buyers should always lead with their noses. Here's what that means.

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Sep 28 2017
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What Do Termite Tubes Look Like?

By David Meek|2019-03-12T17:06:43-07:00September 28th, 2017|Inspection & Components|0 Comments

Most Phoenix residents have had some level of exposure to termites and a termite colony's tenacious capability for destruction. Termites [...]

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Jun 12 2017
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Check Your Home for This Dangerous Electrical Panel

By David Meek|2019-03-12T17:13:46-07:00June 12th, 2017|Inspection & Components|0 Comments

Breakers in your home's main electrical panel are supposed to prevent fires, not cause them. However, there is one brand [...]

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May 22 2017
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Transite™ Asbestos Pipe May Be Hidden In Your Older Home

By David Meek|2019-03-12T17:13:56-07:00May 22nd, 2017|Inspection & Components|0 Comments

Asbestos pipe was one of the wonder products of the mid-20th century. Post-war homebuilders used it in multiple applications including underground [...]

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