Ruthie's Corner

Foundations matter. The foundation of a home really can make a difference. Many people have a preference of what type of foundations are the best and that is OK. What matters most is that the foundation is in good condition and doing its job correctly. In Teller county we have a lot of foundations that are engineered due to the terrain and many people who I have worked with tend to leave the foundation as the last item on the list of importance. I have noticed in my career that there are some area’s that have foundation issues that cause more concern than others. Foundation issues can be an expensive fix and sometimes the issue could have been prevented by adding more drainage away from the house. There are many issues a foundation faces. One of the big one that I have seen over the past few months is water issues. While the area we are in is a tundra desert we still have run off from snow (when we get it) or Ice buildup on one side of the home. Sometimes, the foundation is not c...

Home Buyers Want to Know Your Home Inside-Out While home buyers are as individual as the home they plan on purchasing, one thing they share is a desire to insure that the home they will call their own is as good beneath the surface as it appears to be. “Will the roof leak?" “Is the wiring safe?” “What about the plumbing?” These and others, are the questions that the buyers looking at your home will seek professional help to answer. According to industry experts, there are at least 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection. We've identified the 11 most common of these and, if not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items you dearly in terms of repair. In most cases, you can make a reasonable pre-inspection yourself, if you know what you’re looking for.   And knowing what you’re looking for can help prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones. 11 Things That You need to Know   to Pass ...