Gambier Island Home Inspection

Recreational Property | 7 Tips for Unoccupied Cottages

Spring is here and so is the demand for recreational property inspections. In many cases the sellers have long moved on and the vacation use of their cabin or cottage has diminished over time to minimal visits, if any. Unfortunately the building condition suffers but the location and lot value maintain or increase its assessed

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Recreational Property Inspector’s Top 3 Considerations

Buyer Tips from a Recreational Property Inspector In this blog, a recreational property inspector highlights 3 considerations that every buyer should honestly ask of themselves to see if this real estate is a good fit for them. Some suggestions are also provided. Don’t buy that vacation cabin or cottage unless you can separate the facts

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Home Inspection Gambier Island

Respect Owner Creativity | Gambier Island

Abstract: Gambier Island Home Inspector notes on vacation properties with unique features that require understanding of form, function and safety. 4 Season Recreational Property A 4 season designation is important as it differentiates from a seasonal cabin or cottage type property in that seasonal usually means it needs to be freeze protected in the winter

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Lot Value

Gambier Island | How to Evaluate Lot Value

Abstract: A property inspector comments on recreational properties and how to think about their purchase. We present rules to apply that help focus the buyer’s critical thinking. Seasonal Buzz Busy summer with calls for help to check-out vacation properties! Obviously the perfect weather on the coast this summer lends itself to putting the best look

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