Homeguard Blog
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Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection
Our extensive service area covers Northern and Southern California, you can rely on us for everything from Huntington Beach home inspections to NHD reports.
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6 Preliminary Seismic Hazard Zone Maps release for Contra Costa County
The California Geological Survey released six New Preliminary Seismic Hazard Zone Maps for Contra Costa County. New zoning will be reflected in HomeGuard NHDs.
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Rodgers Creek Fault Zone Revisions in Preliminary Stage
The California Geological Survey released preliminary Earthquake Fault Zone maps on which will soon be reflected in Natural Hazard Disclosure Reports.
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Assembly Bill 1280 Clarifies Fire Hazard Zone Disclosure on Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement
Assembly Bill 1280 was chaptered in late July 2023 triggering the first significant change to the Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement since its inception.
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PRDS Forms Update
The PRDS Forms Committee is in the process of revising its Buyer Representation And Broker Compensation Agreement, introducing a new Buyer’s Needs And Wants Assessment form (BNW) that can be used…
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Do You Know Your City’s Sewer Lateral Requirements?
A sewer lateral inspection will educate you. Any repairs to the PSL must be made by a licensed plumber in the jurisdiction where the pipes are located.
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Buyer Representation And Broker Compensation Agreements Revisited (Part 2)
C.A.R.’s newly released Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement (“BRBC”) and some of the issues to consider when using that form.
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Buying a Home With Unpermitted Work
One major “Oh, no!” is unpermitted work. In every home purchase process, it is wise to get expert San Clemente home inspections assistance to protect yourself.
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Southern California Homes Are Not Immune to Termite Infestations
These pests damage wooden structures and trees by eating and living in the wood. Here’s what to know about why home inspections in Alhambra are important.
