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  • Barking Dogs Make Trouble for HOAs and Neighborhood Relations

    Barking Dogs Make Trouble for HOAs and Neighborhood Relations

    As a leading California home inspection company we have encountered our fair share of unruly pets. But we only have to spend a few of hours with the noise of a barking dog. What about the homeowners living nearby?

  • Residential Landlords Required to Disclose Flood Hazard Information

    Residential Landlords Required to Disclose Flood Hazard Information

    Last fall the California Legislature passed into law an amendment to existing residential housing disclosure laws that mandates full disclosure in leasing or rental contracts of any known flooding risks. This amendment was passed in response to the high level of flooding experienced by many California properties during the heavy rains of the 2017 winter…

  • Construction Worker Shortage Drives Up Costs and Slows Growth

    Construction Worker Shortage Drives Up Costs and Slows Growth

    The Bay Area and Sacramento housing markets are booming once again. Factors driving that trend: Home prices are consistently rising as demand remains strong. State and municipal initiatives to encourage denser housing are also raising demand for buildable lots near mass transit hubs. People who commute into the Bay Area from the San Joaquin and…

  • New Earthquake Fault Maps Released for Napa Area

    New Earthquake Fault Maps Released for Napa Area

    Earthquakes are certainly the most famous natural hazard for homeowners in California. The risk varies depending on your location. In Northern California, the nine Bay Area counties are more prone to shaking than in the Sacramento area, but earthquakes are a fact of life statewide and could have an impact on your choice of property.…

  • Northern California Home Inspection Company Shares 10 Cleaning Tasks That Take 5 Minutes or Less

    Northern California Home Inspection Company Shares 10 Cleaning Tasks That Take 5 Minutes or Less

    Is your home inspection ready? Here are 10 simple cleaning tips to a home that will shine for a Northern California home inspection.

  • HomeGuard’s 29th Anniversary!

    HomeGuard’s 29th Anniversary!

    We are very thankful for the customers whose loyalty and feedback have made us the Number One inspection company in California. Our commitment to “People, Pride, and Professionalism” remains as our inspiration to provide the highest quality service and customer satisfaction. Check out our inspection services: Home Inspection, Roof Inspection, Termite Inspection, NHD Reports and more, call…

  • Pre-Listing Inspections | Guest Blog by California Attorney

    Pre-Listing Inspections | Guest Blog by California Attorney

    Before homeowners list their homes for sale, it absolutely crucial that they partake in a pre-listing inspection. This helps ensure that the owner and the buyer will not encounter future lawsuits in regards to nondisclosure. David Hamerslough provides further detail about the importance of pre-listing inspections below. David is a California attorney with a focus…

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