Your roof is one of the largest single parts of your house, and it is the most exposed to the elements. Like everything, roofs age, and have a functional lifespan that depends on the materials. No matter the materials, your house is likely to outlast...
May is National Deck Safety Month, and a recent collapse in Malibu, California, highlights the importance of making sure your outdoor space is well maintained and ready for use. Did you know that, locally, significant repair or replacement of a deck is subject to code...
The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) has designated April as National Home Inspection Month. The April 2021 Real Estate Market is competitive with buyers often having to waive contingences. It is a good time to remember that a home inspection or a walk &...
While we always prefer a full home inspection, the incredibly hot seller’s market in Northern Virginia is prompting buyers to make offers that waive contingencies. This doesn’t mean that buyers need to go into one of the largest purchases of their lifetime blind. Instead, buyers...
Different seasons bring different wear and tear on a home. Winter can be the harshest of all, with cold weather being tough on the exterior of the home. When Biller & Associates conducts a home inspection of a Northern Virginia home, we have an eye...
As we draw to the end of a difficult year, Biller & Associates would like to offer some words of gratitude to its community. We have seen the pandemic present an enormous challenge to everyone, and it has brought out the best in so many...
In a fast-paced real estate market, the time from listings to sale can seem to go by in a flash. For agents on the buyer and seller side, the pace might make it harder to really assess the condition of the home until a potential...
The real estate market in Northern Virginia has been busy lately, and available units to meet buyer interest are in short supply. This is referred to as a “Seller’s Market.” Since multiple buyers likely will be making offers on the same home, the Seller has...
Homeowners living in Northern Virginia need to care about indoor air quality. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) identifies numerous issues like local climate that affect what we breathe when we are at home, and the EPA has an entire site dedicated to indoor...
An invisible, odorless threat to health and life, Radon may be a problem in your home. According to the EPA, all Northern Virginia counties have been found to be medium to high risk areas, meaning there is a strong likelihood of Radon infiltration. While Virginia...