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Point-of-Sale inspections are no longer required to sell houses in the City of Robbinsdale. The City is in the process of repealing the Point-of-Sale Housing Disclosure Ordinance. Inspection manuals are available on the city website as a resource for residents who are interested in thoroughly evaluating the condition of their homes.

If you live in St. Paul, here’s a tip to save you time and money when you get a Truth in Housing inspection. The only thing St. Paul requires from a Truth in Housing (TISH) inspection is the installation of one hardwired smoke alarm near a bedroom. Just one per house, near a bedroom. If […]

The City of Bloomington recently took all Time of Sale inspections in-house, meaning they no longer use outside inspectors like Apple. Call the city directly to set up your Time of Sale inspection at 952-563-8700.

Only some cities in the Twin Cities metro area require a Truth in Housing (TISH) inspection. They’re also called Time of Sale or Point of Sale, depending on the city. Some cities require repairs after the inspection, and others don’t. See my homepage for details about your city. A TISH inspection is shorter than a […]

Here’s an example of wiring that isn’t quite “up to code”. The main danger here is the potential fire hazard. Why a fire hazard? With this many things plugged in, the wires can overheat and start a fire. The fluorescent lights on the ceiling are also plugged into the tangle, when they should be wired […]

Where are the fish? This basement window seems to be just as watertight as an aquarium, which is quite a miracle. The more common scenario is a very wet basement. Here’s the view from inside: These pictures were taken during the spring snowmelt. The yard didn’t slope away from the foundation, in fact a little […]