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What’s Actually on a VA Home Loan Inspection Checklist?

Buying a house in San Antonio or New Braunfels is an exciting journey for veterans and active duty members. Locals call our area Military City USA for a reason. When you use your benefits to secure a VA home loan, you are using a powerful tool. However, the VA loan process includes specific steps to ensure the house you buy is a safe and sound investment. One of the most important steps is meeting the VA home loan inspection checklist requirements. Most buyers feel a bit of stress when they hear about the VA appraisal and the Minimum Property Requirements

Why Is My Smoke Detector Blinking Red & How to Maintain Them

If you are at home in San Antonio or relaxing in New Braunfels and notice a flashing red light on your ceiling, it can be a bit unsettling. You might wonder if there is an emergency or if the device is broken. Most homeowners in our part of South Texas deal with this at some point. While a blinking red light is often a normal part of how the device works, it can also be a warning sign that something needs your attention right away. At Gatewood Superior Inspections, we see all kinds of fire safety setups during our home

ELECTRICAL PROTECTION – NEW(ISH) REQUIREMENTS FOR GFCIS AND AFCIS

Electrical dos and don’ts might just be the most confusing and frustrating part of an inspection report. Although it has been required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) for over a year in Texas, the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Standards of Practice (SOP) for Inspectors has just now caught up with a list, so Real Estate Agents and Clients may notice a lot more “Deficiencies” noted on their inspection reports. (This actually took effect on February 1st, 2022.) Regardless of when the house was built, if there is not GFCI/AFCI protection in the required locations, we are required to

YOU STILL NEED AN INSPECTION… EVEN IN A SELLER’S MARKET

 The housing market of 2021 was, and continues to be in 2022, without a doubt, a Seller’s Market. This means that sellers hold more power in the transaction due to an extremely low inventory. Because of this, potential buyers are often skipping the home inspection as a way to make their offer more enticing. Not only is this not advisable but it seems that a lot of buyers, and even some Real Estate Agents, do not understand what this means in terms of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) One To Four Family Residential Contract, which is the mandated form

The Smart Home Buyer’s Guide to Irrigation Inspection (Save Thousands)

Would you believe a broken irrigation system could set you back $2,000 in repairs? That’s exactly what one homeowner discovered during their irrigation inspection after purchasing a home. In fact, residential lawn irrigation systems often hide costly problems that aren’t covered in standard home inspections. From faulty backflow preventers to inefficient sprinkler heads and hidden water leaks, these issues can lead to significant water waste and expensive repairs. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to irrigation inspection. Whether you’re a potential home buyer or simply want to understand your current system better, we’ll show you exactly what to look for –

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Shannon Gatewood is the owner of Gatewood Superior Inspections. Sometimes he rambles on trying to teach someone a thing or two.

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