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Why Get a Home Inspection If You’re Buying “As Is”?

Some sellers – often, those working without an agent – want to sell their home “as is” so they don’t have to invest money fixing it up or take on any potential liability for defects.  There is nothing wrong with buying a home “as is,” particularly if you can buy it at a favorable price,

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Residential Foundation Insulation

Homes being constructed today are more energy-efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements in building products and techniques, as well as development of high-performance heating and cooling systems and other appliances. At Inspect Montana, we believe that the benefits of foundation insulation are often overlooked. Heat loss

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What is a Sewage Grinder/Lift Station?

If you’re a potential homebuyer, you may have heard of sewage grinder/lift stations but aren’t quite sure what they are and when you might encounter one. In this post, we’ll explain what these systems are, how they work, and the maintenance requirements for such systems. Sewage grinder/lift stations are wastewater pumping systems used in residential

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What is a Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) System?

When it comes to residential construction, there are many different systems and technologies that can be used to improve the comfort, energy efficiency, and overall livability of a home. One such system is a Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system. What is a Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) System? A Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system is a

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