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HouseMaster Featured in Florida Weekly
Florida Weekly
03/22/2011
HouseMaster franchisee John Prete provided his expertise
for a story in Florida Weekly about the importance of home
inspections when dealing with foreclosure deals.
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HouseMaster Featured in Realtor® Magazine
House Sleuthing
Realtor® Magazine
02/11/2011
In many markets, inspections are de rigueur. But with so
many foreclosures on the market (in various states of
repair) and lenders requiring higher down payments, buyers
may go into the inspection looking for confirmation that
they're getting a good value. You can help by making sure
your buyer clients are realistic about what an inspector
will-and won't-do.
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HouseMaster Featured on whichfranchise.com
Adapting to life after corporate
America with HouseMaster franchise
whichfranchise.com
10/18/2010
Why did you choose franchising?
I decided to go down the franchise route as having not
run my own business before I wanted the knowledge and
power of a proven winner behind me. After getting
through my first year (almost), I can't imagine all
the very costly mistakes we would have made with out
HouseMaster behind us.
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HouseMaster Provides Homeowners with Easy Do-It-Yourself Fixes
During National Home Improvement Month
HouseMaster
05/14/2010
May marks National Home Improvement month, and HouseMaster
provides homeowners with simple tips on how to maintain
and update their homes with fixes that they can inexpensively
do on their own.
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HouseMaster Introduces New "Greener" Inspection Resource Guide
HouseMaster
05/14/2010
HouseMaster has introduced a new Energy
Efficiency section to its Inspection Resource Guide, which
provides homeowners with timely advice on ways to optimize
the energy efficiency of their home. The new addition will
help owners reduce energy costs and ultimately reduce the
cost of home ownership.
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HouseMaster Marks National Home Inspection Month
April is National Home Inspection Month!
HouseMaster
04/12/2010
HouseMaster reminds first-time home buyers
that a professional home inspection can not only provide a great
education about the home's systems, but also be a crucial tool
in negotiating the most equitable price on the home. April marks
National Home Inspection Month and the start of peak home buying
season and HouseMaster is providing first-time home buyers tips
on how to negotiate the best deal.
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HouseMaster Urges Homeowners to Make Energy Efficient Renovations
HouseMaster
02/18/2010
HouseMaster urges homeowners to be proactive
and make cost-effective home renovations in order to meet the
February 1, 2010, deadline for the Home Renovation Tax Credit
(HRTC). The HRTC is a non-refundable tax credit based on eligible
expenses for improvements to a house, condo or cottage incurred
before February 1, 2010. The 15 percent non-refundable tax credit
can be claimed on eligible expenditures between $1,000-$10,000.
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HouseMaster Home Inspections Ranked #1 Home Inspection Franchisor
in Entrepreneur Magazines 2010 Annual Franchise 500 Ranking
HouseMaster
12/23/2009
HouseMaster®, the first and one of the largest home
inspection franchisors in North America, has been named
the top rated franchisor in the home inspection category
by Entrepreneur Magazine in its 31st Annual Franchise 500
Ranking.
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HouseMaster Stresses Buyer Education as Home Sales Rise
HouseMaster
08/21/2009
HouseMaster stresses the need for buyer education as U.S. home sales
rise by the largest amount in ten years. Low prices coupled with
the first-time homebuyers $8,000 credit has encouraged many aspiring
home owners to enter the market, providing a welcomed surge in
the marketplace. With homes sales on the rise for the fourth month
in a row, HouseMaster is pleased to offer first-time buyers some
guidance on identifying "red flag" issues that might be signs of
significant problems with a home.
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Buying Foreclosed Homes: Deal or No Deal?
HouseMaster
05/18/2009
HouseMaster® reports there are abundant opportunities for
qualified homebuyers in the current real estate market –
triggered by a 28 percent rise in foreclosure activity from last
year – working through the intricate foreclosure market
will be less difficult for consumers that properly prepare for
the process.
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HouseMaster Celebrates 30th Anniversary
HouseMaster
05/06/2009
HouseMaster is proud to mark its 30th Anniversary as the
authority in home inspections “done right.” HouseMaster is
using the start of the home buying and selling season to
celebrate this milestone and reflect on the evolution of the
home inspection business over the course of the past 30 years.
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Buying Foreclosed Homes: Deal or No Deal?
HouseMaster
04/22/2009
Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan Helps Some
But Not All Providing Opportunities for Qualified Buyers
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Buying Foreclosed Homes: Deal or No Deal?
HouseMaster
01/14/2009
Good Pricing for Troubled Properties Can Be Affected by Neglect
and Deferred Maintenance
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Home Inspection Sweepstakes Grand Prize
HouseMaster Awards $5,000
HouseMaster
01/14/2009
HouseMaster has announced that REALTOR® Stan Gallant of Royal
LePage Noralta Real Estate, Inc. won the grand prize in HouseMaster's
"Choosing the Right Home Inspector is Key" sweepstakes.
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HouseMaster Home Inspections Ranked #1 Home Inspection Franchisor
By Entrepreneur Magazine
HouseMaster
01/14/2009
HouseMaster®, the first and one of the largest home
inspection franchisors in North America, has been named
the top rated franchisor in the home inspection category
by Entrepreneur Magazine in its 30th Annual Franchise 500
Ranking.
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HouseMaster featured on BobVila.com
BobVila.com
12/04/2008
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"Mr. Fix It" seeks advice from HouseMaster
Mr. Fix It
08/26/2008
WGN's talk show Mr. Fix It invited HouseMaster President
Kathleen Kuhn to talk about the importance of getting a
thorough, third-party inspection of a property before
making a huge real estate investment. In order for consumers
to guarantee the inspector is looking out for their interests,
there are some simple questions every consumer should
know to ask.
Full Article
Inside Tucson Business talks about foreclosure inspections with HouseMaster
Inside Tucson Business
08/22/2008
HouseMaster franchisee, Bill Craft, was featured by Inside
Tucson Business to discuss the importance of being a wise
homebuyer, particularly when purchasing a foreclosed property.
Part of making the most informed real estate decisions
in the higher risk foreclosure market is getting a proper
and thorough home inspection. Foreclosures might sound
like a hot deal, but without a good home inspection, a
consumer can get burned.
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HouseMaster featured in the Asbury Park Press
Asbury Park Press
08/21/2008
HouseMaster franchisee, Sergio Angione, was featured in
the Asbury Park Press article 'Take a Close Look' which
discusses the importance of a pre-inspection, a home
inspection initiated by the home seller to get a head
start on preparing the house for sale. A home inspection
isn't just for buyers, something HouseMaster has known
and promoted for more than 25 years but which has only
recently caught on with competitors within the industry.
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HouseMaster featured on CNN's Open House
CNN - Open House
08/02/2008
Gerri Willis from CCN's Open House interviewed HouseMaster
President Kathleen Kuhn about finding a reputable home
inspector. Kuhn focused on the need to ask important questions
about your home inspector's training and credentials. She
also notes the importance of checking that an inspection
provider offers a guarantee for their inspection findings.
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Think Twice Before You Give Dad that Power Tool
HouseMaster
06/10/2008
The handiwork of many do-it-yourself dads has created
some of the most interesting discoveries for home inspectors
hired to root out structural flaws and other defects in homes.
Full Article
Information, a Homebuyer's Best Friend
HouseMaster
04/14/2008
In the past decade, it seems that many prospective home
buyers have toiled over studying the housing markets, the
mortgage rates and even the stock market. All these elements
fall outside a buyer's control.
Full Article
Buyers, What Are You Waiting For?
HouseMaster
04/14/2008
Recently, the inventory of homes for sale has grown to an
all-time high. As a result home prices have declined in
many major markets for the first time in almost a decade.
Full Article
HouseMaster Creates Knowledge Base Specifically for Realtors®
HouseMaster
04/07/2008
HouseMaster, the most experienced home inspection franchise
system, has launched a new user-friendly, online resource
to help real estate agents access quality content for
their newsletters, Web sites, blogs or for their clients
or customers.
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HouseMaster Hits Top 50, Again!
HouseMaster
03/18/2008
HouseMaster, the most experienced home inspection franchise
in the industry, once again made the top 50 list on the
prestigious Franchise Business Review (FBR) survey.
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Can Staging Help Buyers Look Past Defects?
HouseMaster
02/11/2008
As home prices decline and mortgage funding dries up,
many Realtors® and home sellers have looked to "staging"
to help move a home.
Full Article
HouseMaster's® West Michigan Office Receives Honored Distinction
HouseMaster
01/02/2008
Fran Harper was recently honored with the 2007 HouseMaster
Method Award, which recognizes franchisees who embody the
highest standards of professionalism, customer service, and
organizational efficiency as reflected by the HouseMaster
brand.
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HouseMaster's® Greater Tulsa Metro Office Receives Top Honor
HouseMaster
01/02/2008
Oklahoma HouseMaster franchisees, Dan and Margaret LaBrake, were
recently awarded the organization's highest honor, the Pritts Cup.
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Lake Norman Area HouseMaster® Franchise Receives High Honors
HouseMaster
12/11/2007
North Carolina HouseMaster franchisees, Ken and Susan
Gingras, recently reached a significant milestone when
they received HouseMaster's Sales Achievement Award for
2007.
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HouseMaster Educates Residents on Common Real Estate Deal Killers
HouseMaster
11/20/2007
Most news reports point to the sub prime lending mess as
the cause for the housing slump. But home sellers should
know that plenty of people with good credit are simply
cautious buyers, which can keep sales down.
Full Article
In Sickness and in Wealth
HouseMaster
10/02/2007
Today many franchise companies are run by husband-and-wife
teams. Some say it's a great experience; most say there
are things that need to be considered to make it work.
Full Article
Buying Foreclosures: Deal or No Deal?
HouseMaster
09/30/2007
Buyers and would-be investors often look to foreclosure
sales to find real estate bargains. But newcomers to this
market could find some unpleasant surprises if they go
in blind.
Full Article
Paying for a Home Inspection Now Could Avoid Headaches Later
HouseMaster
08/30/2007
At a time when price negotiations have become more vigorous,
many buyers and sellers neglect one important element that
could cost them thousands of dollars: the home inspection.
Full Article
A Home's Curb Appeal Starts with the Driveway
HouseMaster
07/31/2007
Many home sellers focus on indoor renovations to appeal
to potential homebuyers, but a home's first impression
starts on the outside.
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HouseMaster® announces Arkansas winner of "Right Home Inspector Is Key" sweepstakes
HouseMaster
07/16/2007
Jenny Walker of Cherry Valley is the winner of HouseMaster's
the "Right Home Inspector Is Key" $1,000 sweepstakes prize.
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HouseMaster® Web Site Acknowledged by Good Housekeeping
HouseMaster
06/11/2007
HouseMaster, one of the largest and most experienced national
home inspection firms, has recently earned the Good Housekeeping
Web Site Certification Seal.
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Homeowners Can Save with a Little Preventive Maintenance
HouseMaster
05/01/2007
Many homebuyers focus primarily on mortgage rates when
considering the affordability of a home; however, Kathleen
Kuhn, president and CEO of HouseMaster®, reminds
consumers that home maintenance costs should also be an
important consideration.
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Local Home Inspector's Expertise featured on Good Morning America
HouseMaster
03/21/2007
Marc Jeter, area director of the Detroit Metro HouseMaster®
franchise, was featured earlier this week as a subject
matter expert on the national program Good Morning America
(GMA).
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Valentine's Day Safety Tips
HouseMaster
02/14/2007
Home experts offer advice on how to keep disasters from
ruining your special day
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HouseMaster's® Wisconsin Office Receives Top Honor
HouseMaster
02/01/2007
Wisconsin-based HouseMaster franchisee Don Melton was
recently awarded the organization's highest honor, the
Pritts Cup.
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Wisconsin Home Inspector named HouseMaster's® Inspector of the Year
HouseMaster
01/21/2007
HouseMaster®, the oldest and most experienced home
inspection franchise system in North America, named Jim
Weyenberg of Appleton, WI its 2006 Inspector of the
Year.
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Michigan Resident Welcomes New Year as HouseMaster's® "Looking Good Sweepstakes" Grand Prize Winner
HouseMaster
01/10/2007
Maury Medina from Five Star Real Estate is the Grand Prize
winner of a 2007 Pontiac Solstice in the "Looking Good
Sweepstakes 2006" sponsored by HouseMaster, the oldest
and most trusted name in the home inspection industry.
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Home Inspection Expert Provides Tips on Negotiating the Price of a New Home
HouseMaster
11/22/2006
There's no denying the tide is turning in the real estate
market; multiple offers and double-digit appreciation are
a thing of the past in most markets throughout North America.
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Realtor Magazine Online
Realtor Magazine Online
09/25/2006
Some home repairs are known for being far more costly
than originally thought, says Mike Kuhn, author of "The
Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Inspections".
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It costs how much?
HouseMaster
08/30/2006
Simple repairs can turn into huge expenses; Get estimates
before buying.
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Home Inspection Expert Tips
HouseMaster
07/31/2006
Home Inspection Expert Offers Tips for Buying and Maintaining
a New Home for First-Time Homebuyers
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US Business Review - Upping The Ante
US Business Review
06/01/2006
Even after 27 years, New Jersey-based home inspection
firm HouseMaster says it continues to push for further
improve in its levels of service, technology and marketing.
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A Few Dollars Today 05/ Save Thousands Tomorrow
HouseMaster
05/23/2006
Home inspection expert suggests giving your home a "check-up"
to detect problems before they become costly repairs.
Full Article
Inspecting the Common Myths of Franchising
HouseMaster
04/24/2006
Inspecting the Common Myths of Franchising: Home experts
suggest buyers inspect what they expect when considering
buying a franchise.
Full Article
HouseMaster® Joins IFA in Support of Veterans
HouseMaster
03/15/2006
HouseMaster is the latest franchise organization to partner
with the International Franchise Association's VetFran
initiative, offering a discount to qualified Veterans
purchasing a franchise
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Changing Housing Market Calls for Changing Sales Strategies
HouseMaster
02/13/2006
Home experts encourage sellers to have their homes
"pre-inspected" to make them more appealing in a slowing
market.
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