Look what my partner is getting me for my belated birthday

[whirlcool]

Isn't Northridge also the epicenter of the porn industry?

That is a very comfortable looking home. I think that the "cutesy" will turn "comfortable" as you get order and wax nostalgic.

At least you don't have Arizona Ash trees to go along with the Sycamore trees. Those are also ill mannered trees as well.

You both must be doing extremely well in your careers to afford such a house. Especially with the way banks are being so stingy with their money lately.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that your offer is accepted!

 

[Hometechdoc]

Northridge and earthquakes

Norhridge was the epicenter of the 1994 quake. This house does not appear to have damage. I would place a bet that the reason the winders were replaced is earthquake related. Many of the houses which suffered throug the quake were left with windows that were hard or impossible to open. There is a chimney certificate certifying the flues. I had a home inspector scheduled for tomorrow. Often times there are foundation issues that are not easily spotted by average homeowners.

 

[oldhouseman]

Allen

I know the laws vary state to state regarding home inspection. I took the course here in Georgia and got my certification in home inspection so I would know what to look for when buying a house. And it helped with maintenance issues.

Here in Georgia the certification is not required to be an inspector. It is an unregulated industry. You can just print up business cards and call yourself an inspector.

I would ask for proof of certification and a business license when I had to hire one. And I did not tell them I was certified. I wanted to compare their inspection with mine. Getting my certification saved me from buying a house my partner wanted really bad. I found several foundation problems the "Inspector" missed.

You seem to know the issues to look for so I hope it all goes well for you. GOOD LUCK on the inspection!!