Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with Home Inspector
John LaformeBuying A Home? Don't Panic! Let me help you set realistic expectations with your home buying process. Welcome to my podcast, My name is John Laforme I am a certified home inspector and the owner of Home Inspection Authority LLC. I am an active home inspector from Los Angeles. My podcast allows me to share my day to day home inspection experience's and knowledge to help home buyers, home owners, re... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Hiring a general contractor can feel confusing and overwhelming—especially if you’ve never tackled a remodel, repair, or major home project before. In this episode, we break it all down so homeowners and home buyers know exactly what to ... more
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first-time homebuyer’s emotional rollercoaster — from panic to potential — when they see an abandoned house they just bought.
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First time home buyer Jason Land walks out of his first showing because it was a cluttered old home w... more
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John Laforme and YC with SoCal Seismic Foundation discuss the pros and cons of CMU (concrete masonry unit), brick and River rock foundations. They note that many older CMU foundations are hollow and difficult to retrofit, while brick fou... more
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The posts and piers under your home support the foundation and floor structure of your house. They help distribute the weight of the home evenly to the ground, preventing sagging, shifting, or structural failure. Specifically, they suppo... more
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- Great practical knowledge for Realtors!
Found this podcast and have been binging from the beginning! I’m not in CA, so not everything will apply, but so much great general information about the major and minor systems of construction that every Realtor will benefit from. John is great at explaining commonly seen inspection issues and, without alarm, how to address them. I love his “matter of fact” approach, sensibility and humor. He does a great job of choosing his topics and bringing in experts in those fields, which only adds to his... more
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United States3 years ago This is an absolute must for Realtors, Home Buyers, anyone really! John is the best in the business and the knowledge he and his guests provide is invaluable. Highly recommend!
Podchaser54 years agobrennan.kev- Wish I’d known about this before buying a house
I got lucky (so far), but dumb luck is no substitute for having an expert share their experience in an entertaining, informative format like this podcast. I mean, it’s not everyone who can keep me onboard for a 20 minute discussion about drywall, but this works for me, and I feel like I have a much better sense of what to worry about and when to cqll someone than I did before. Highly recommended!
The more recent episodes show a lot of interesting sides of the business, from real estate to chimn... more
Apple Podcasts5rob27367United States4 years ago This is a great and entertaining podcast that is full of excellent information for not only anyone buying a home, but for homeowners in general. Each subject is discussed in detail and helps to learn a lot about your home.
Podchaser54 years agoBret PfeiferThis a great podcast for anyone interested in buying a house or for home inspectors and real estate agents that wants to learn more about home inspections. John creates an informative podcast that is entertaining to listen to.
Podchaser54 years agoRory Foley
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Content focuses on providing practical knowledge and advice for home buyers and owners, aiming to demystify the home buying process. The discussions often revolve around home inspections, foundational issues, and the importance of understanding construction-related topics such as repair techniques and preventive measures. Featuring a range of special guests including contractors and industry experts adds depth to the conversation, making the information accessible and engaging for a diverse audience. The author, a certified home inspector, uses personal anecdotes to highlight common challenges while educating listeners about the significance of thorough inspections and maintenance practices.
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