Monthly Dose of Goodness Before we get into all the good news, we’d like to let you know our office will be closed this Saturday, June 19. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 21st. Holy smokes! We made it to June 15th, 2021! There’s actually a light at the end of this tunnel! […]
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It is vital to have a qualified Real Estate Inspector on the team, certified by ASHI, CREIA preferably a Master CREIA Inspector or CMI.
Spotlight in HVAC
Aside from the electrical system, the HVAC is the most intricate and complex part of a building, due to its many moving parts. Most Common HVAC Problems: Faulty thermostat Water or refrigerant leaks Blower running continuously Ignition or pilot malfunctions Tripped breakers or fuses blown Dirty filters, evaporator coils or condenser Inefficiency prevents […]
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Because everyone needs good news! LOCAL HEROES: North Hollywood teen swims 25 miles to raise donations for combating food insecurity in SoCal http://www.outswimminghunger.com/ Have the tissues ready for this one! Couple adopts 7 siblings in foster care after parents die in car crash https://www.today.com/parents/couple-adopts-7-siblings-after-parents-die-car-crash-t213514 GOOD NEWS: Ontario Doctors Can Now Prescribe Time in Nature to […]
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But first! Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour later this coming Saturday night, March 13, 2021. We all need good news, so here it comes! Inspirational stories and good deeds: Teen Collects 30,000 Pairs of Shoes to Donate ‘Dignity’ to LA Homeless https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/lindsay-sobel-donates-30000-pairs-of-shoe-homeless/?__s=nrrd5lnvoax0kwwyvfkf Without power, this Texas restaurant gave out 500+ free […]
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Inspirational stories: For Black History Month—or any time of the year—we recommend reading up on Mary Ellen Pleasant who was an abolitionist and described as “The Harriet Tubman of California.” Read more of her inspiring life here https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/obituaries/mary-ellen-pleasant-overlooked.html The Guide Dog Foundation celebrates 75 years of helping the visually impaired free of charge https://abc7.com/localish/the-guide-dog-foundation-celebrates-75-years/10097286/ Billionaire […]
Continue readingCold, Rain & Roasted Marshmallows
Winter is definitely here and with colder weather comes rain. Some of us even got snow in our yards! And when it’s cold, a crackling fire warms our toes and tempts us into breaking our diet with roasted marshmallows. But before the fun begins, you should always ensure your fireplace is safe to use. Here […]
Continue readingHappy MLK Day
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” —Martin Luther King, Jr. I think we can all agree that Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great man and an unswerving freedom fighter. He was arrested many times, his house was bombed and he […]
Continue readingYour Sale Can Happen Faster and Can Go Even Smoother!
Nasty surprises can sour the buyers’ enthusiasm and, often, the cost to repair previously unknown defects can negatively affect their desire for the property. Every building has flaws. But if any safety issues or health hazards are resolved in advance, your chances at closing escrow are greatly increased. Here are the most common health hazards […]
Continue readingHappy New Year
Hallelujah! We made it!! Let’s all knock this year out of the park! A few of our team’s resolutions: – Be more like my dog – Have plenty of family time – Travel somewhere new – Exercise more (eek!!) – Drink less Dr. Pepper (wish us luck!) Please enjoy 10% off* all inspection services booked […]
Continue readingHappy Holidays! 10% off
Our Holiday Gift to You Mention this postcard to receive 10% off any inspection booked between December 1, 2020 through January 15, 2021.* From Your Real Estate Inspection Team Robert, Jerry & Jim Cecilia, Joceline, Courtney & Jeniffer (818) 353-2885
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