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R22 Freon Phase Out and How It Affects You

As of January 1, 2020, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), banned the manufacture of R22 freon or refrigerant and made it illegal to import into the United States. Source. This means that consumers…

Aaron ShishillaOctober 26, 2020

Energy Home Inspection

Can Bathroom Exhaust Fans Discharge Into Attics?

Did you know that bathroom exhaust vents discharging into your attic can cause mold? Moreover, it can cause water stains on your ceilings that could lead you to believe you have a roof leak. Bathroom…

Aaron ShishillaOctober 20, 2020

Electrical

The Importance of a Drip Loop on Your Home

You may have never heard of the term of drip loop, but it is quite important to your home. A drip loop, is a loop or dip in the service entrance lines right before they…

Aaron ShishillaOctober 19, 2020

Plumbing

Orangeburg Pipes

Orangeburg pipes were first used in the late 1860's and were originally manufactured in Orangeburg, NY, hence the name. These pipes were a lower cost option to metal drain lines since instead of metal, orangeburg…

Aaron ShishillaOctober 12, 2020

Home Buying Podcast

Common Issues With Older Homes

There are many common issues with older homes that consistently raise concerns for home buyers, agents, and home sellers during the real estate transaction. In this episode of Waypoint Real Talk, and on our blog,…

Aaron ShishillaOctober 9, 2020

Company Update

Raising Awareness For Breast Cancer

Real men wear pink too. For the past few years, Waypoint has donated a portion of each inspection during the month of October to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This year is no different. Despite…

Aaron ShishillaOctober 5, 2020

Home Maintenance

How To Fix A Squeaky Second Floor

If you have a second floor to your home, you may find some areas that squeak when walked on. Some new home buyers may feel this is a structural concern, however, in almost all cases,…

Aaron ShishillaOctober 5, 2020

HVAC

How To Improve Your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency

Recently, while out on an inspection, I stumbled upon the buyer and agent talking about replacing their air handler's air filters. Together, they were notating all the return filter locations and the sizes of the…

Aaron ShishillaSeptember 28, 2020

Podcast

HOA’s & CDD’s: Are They Right For You?

Homeowner's Associations (HOA's) and Community Development Districts (CDD's) carry a lot of confusion in the home buying arena. Many Realtors are looking to explain the pros and cons of both to their clients in hopes…

Aaron ShishillaSeptember 25, 2020

Home Selling

How a Seller Should Prepare For a Final Walk Thru

If you are selling your home, you will eventually go through the steps of the final walk thru. Now you might be thinking of just cleaning, however there are a few other steps you should…

Aaron ShishillaSeptember 21, 2020

R22 Freon Phase Out and How It Affects You

Can Bathroom Exhaust Fans Discharge Into Attics?

The Importance of a Drip Loop on Your Home

Orangeburg Pipes

Common Issues With Older Homes

Raising Awareness For Breast Cancer

How To Fix A Squeaky Second Floor

How To Improve Your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency

HOA’s & CDD’s: Are They Right For You?

How a Seller Should Prepare For a Final Walk Thru

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