Ryan Oda

My clients recently conducted their home inspection on a single-family detached home. As the home inspector walked us through the house, he highlighted a handful of things. Here are three home hazards you might not know about: Termite Damage The home my clients are purchasing is in great condition. However, when the inspector went into the crawl space, he noticed one of the sill boards had termite damage. This was a concern since the damage sill board could cause structural p

Section J-1 of the Purchase Contract is one of the most important contingencies in a residential real estate transaction. Section J-1 is known as "the home inspection contingency." The home inspection process can be stressful because this is when the Buyer gets to inspect the property. Are their plumbing issues? Are there any double tap breakers? What about the roof? After you conduct your home inspection, you have five main options... (1) Proceed with the transaction. By pro

Real Estate is purchased backwards. A prospective Buyer will view a property. If the Buyer likes the property, his or her Realtor will submit a Purchase Contract. If the Buyer's offer is accepted, the Buyer will then get to inspect the property. Per Section J-1 of the Purchase Contract, the Buyer will have so many days (from acceptance) to inspect the property. Here are three things you should know about your home inspection: Hiring A Home Inspector As the Buyer, you can hire