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Subject	Date Asked
Buying a new home	8/4/2011
Q: I'm planning to buy a new home from Ryan Homes to be constructed in September of this year. Do you ... A: Yes, I would not buy a home with phased inspections. You will only need three phases: Pre-slab, ...
First time buyer	6/18/2011
Q: I need your advice regarding buying a home. but first let me tell you about my self briefly which ... A: I recommend buying when ever possible, just remember to have a good home inspection performed before ...
Home Inspection	6/15/2011
Q: I bought my house in June 2003. I was a single mother and did not know much about the process. FHA ... A: Hey Lori, Sorry for the late reply, I never received the notice of a question pending. I will ...
Handyman ripoff- statute of limitations for small claim court	4/7/2011
Q: I have consulted with you about a handyman ripoff case a few months ago, thank you for giving me a ... A: Hey Anna, I do not know the exact answer to this question. Visit the link below and it should ...
house	4/6/2011
Q: I am trap between this: Buy or Rent? A: Hey Henry, You will have to decide if it is to your advantage to buy. Normally over the long run ...
house	3/17/2011
Q: Where do people get their money to buy a house? A: Most people save money, a certain percentage of the home's price to pay the down payment. Once they ...
house	3/17/2011
Q: How does buying a house work? A: Hey Henry, There are several ways to buy a home, but first you should find a home that you like. I ...
Where do I stand?	3/6/2011
Q: I purchased my house in Nov 2010 ( which was renovated throughout by the Contractor/owner). The ... A: Go back to the seller and give them the opportunity to resolve the issue. If they choose not to, ...
Certificate of Occupancy	2/2/2011
Q: Where might one find certificate of occupancy guidelines? A: Hey Drew, Most certificates are almost the same but vary by city. I would start at the city ...
buying a house	2/1/2011
Q: I am a pastor. I may be taking a new charge in PA. It will involve purchasing a house. Houses in ... A: Hey Don, I would recommend finding a mid-range home for your budget that you are happy with. I ...
Contruction Contractor	12/16/2010
Q: I recently moved a mobile home onto a property I own. In the process of the site preparation I had a ... A: Hey William, The only recourse I know of would be to get competitive quotes from other contractors ...
a ripoff by handyman services	11/3/2010
Q: Robert, I called upon a handyman service company to send someone to take a look at my leaky ... A: Hey Anna, Sorry for the late reply, I have been Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. Yes ...
Realtors Improper Actions	9/12/2010
Q: My two brothers and I own a house. I am 50% owner. They each own 25%. The deed is “Tenants in ... A: Hey Bob, I would recommend consulting with a real estate attorney, your contractual obligation may ...
Realtors Improper Actions	9/8/2010
Q: My two brothers and I own a house. I am 50% owner. They each own 25%. The deed is “Tenants in ... A: Hey Bob, Sorry for the delay, I answered the question earlier, but it does not seem to have been ...
Want to buy a Foreclosure Home	8/12/2010
Q: We live in Lewis, IN (a small rural town outside Terre Haute, IN) The house has been empty for 2 ... A: Normally foreclosed homes are as is and you are not able to negotiate with bank owned properties ...
What rights do I have as half owner.	8/10/2010
Q: My name is on the loan and title of a house that I do not live in. My cousin and his wife live ... A: I would contact an attorney immediately. The modification loan should have required your approval ...
Fence Dispute	7/24/2010
Q: My neighbor personally installed a fence which is on my property. I asked to see his survey, and ... A: Hey Sandy, I would get a copy of the survey from the company that conducted the survey. Make a ...
Quick deed	7/20/2010
Q: I have a house left by deceased parents to me and my sibilings. I want to deed the house to a ... A: As stated in your subject line, my experience with land is that a quick deed, as long as it is not ...
home repairs	5/26/2010
Q: I was wondering if you happen to know of any grant programs for new home buyers, such as roof, ... A: This question is actually outside my scope of knowledge, consult a realtor, banker or home ...
finished basement walls	4/16/2010
Q: We have signed a purchase agreement with a buyer using a FHA loan. When the home inspector came ... A: Sorry for the delayed reply, I never received an e-mail that a question was pending. As far as the ...
Opinion on whether fixes/staging will be worth the return?	4/10/2010
Q: I know the market isn't great right now. However we are trying to move to another state and I'm ... A: Are you working with a realtor, if so what have they suggested? What is the house apprising for ...
shared driveway maintenance	1/30/2010
Q: My neighbor and I share our private road/driveway to our homes. The county(clay-Missouri)makes this ... A: Marta, Unfortunately if there is a law, it would be local to your area. There are no national laws ...
faulty well	1/20/2010
Q: I bought a house in MA 15 months ago, last year the well froze and I had no water,even though I ... A: Sorry John for the late reply, I am quite new to this forum. As far as insulation, the only way to ...
faulty well	1/19/2010
Q: I bought a house in MA 15 months ago, last year the well froze and I had no water,even though I ... A: John, I will answer this to the best of my ability. I live in test and the laws differ by state. ...

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Robert Welch

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Expertise

I can answer all questions concerning residential and commercial property inspections, maintenance and repairs.

Experience

20 Year Experience in residential building Professional Real Estate Inspector in Texas Extensive work as a carpenter and wood working trades

Organizations
Houston Assoc. Of Realtors Texas Assoc. of Realtors American Dietitic Association Army Quartermaster Corp Us Army Reserve Officer Corp

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Education/Credentials
Texas Real Estate Inspectors License TREC # 9292 BS Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi

Awards and Honors
Lieutenant Colonel US Army Professional Real Estate Inspector - Texas

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I have conducted over 2000 home and residential inspections in the greater Houston, Texas area for a variety of clients. These clients include, home buyers, commercial property investors and corporate investors.

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