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Eppraisal.com, the home valuation experts, recently
announced a partnership with The American Society
of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Through this partnership
Eppraisal.com has launched its National Home
Inspector Network where consumers gain immediate
access to more than 6,000 home inspectors across
North America. Eppraisal.com is a consumer's first
and second step in their process to buy, sell, or
refinance a home. With the new ASHI partnership
consumers can quickly locate a professional home
inspector to provide an evaluation of a home's
physical structure and accessible components of a
home, including central air conditioning systems;
interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic
and much more.
"Before you buy or sell a home, you need to have a
clear understanding of the home's physical condition.
It's the difference between spending hundreds of
dollars or hundreds of thousands of dollars on home
upgrades and repairs. ASHI's network of local
professionals includes inspectors with years of
experience understanding the ASHI Standards of
Practice, local construction codes and state
regulations," said Frank Lesh, ASHI's 2007
President. "We are happy to partner with
Eppraisal.com as they provide consumers with a
comprehensive website that helps them understand
all aspects of the real estate process and link them
with the right professionals."
"At Eppraisal.com we are creating a destination where
consumers gain all the resources they need to make
the right decisions. Partnering with ASHI confirms our
commitment to bringing consumers and professional
together, in a unique way that really enables both
groups to take action and make better buying
decisions. We are extremely happy to partner with
such a respected organization."
Through this partnership, Eppraisal.com consumers
gain access to the largest and most trusted network of
home inspectors -- an important step in the buying
and selling process that can ultimately help
consumers make a more informed purchasing
decision.
"The launch of the Eppraisal.com Home Inspector
Network really changes the rules of the online real
estate industry," said Damian Scott president of
Eppraisal.com. "At Eppraisal.com we are creating a
destination where consumers gain all the resources
they need to make the right decisions. Partnering with
ASHI confirms our commitment to bringing
consumers and professional together, in a unique
way that really enables both groups to take action and
make better buying decisions. We are extremely
happy to partner with such a respected organization."
To get a free online valuation, order a certified
appraisal or connect with a local home inspector visit
www.eppraisal.com.
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ASAP Environmental
HEALTHY HOMES FOR BETTER LIVING
1 Arcadia St. Dorchester, MA 02122
inspections@asapenvironmental.com 800-349-7779 www.asapenvironmental.com
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After many months of work over this past winter and
spring, I am very excited to announce that the advance
program is ready and registration is now open for our
annual fall conference to be held Monday, September
24 and Tuesday, September 25 at the Sturbridge Host
Hotel & Conference Center on Cedar Lake in
Sturbridge, MA.
I think you will find the ASHI-NE Chapter's 2007
Annual Fall Conference to be more diverse than past
years in terms of programming and that we have
raised the bar in terms of the caliber of our speakers --
most of whom have national acclaim in our industry
and others.
We will have an opportunity to kick-back a bit on
Monday evening as we enjoy the hospitality and fare of
our host hotel during our first ASHI-NE Conference
BBQ. (The cost of which is included in your
registration fee.)
Be sure to take advantage of our early-bird discounts
and save! While you will save the most by using the
available two-day discount (and by registering before
Sept. 10), our early-bird discounts also apply to one-
day registrations as well.
MRC REMINDER! Conveniently, the conference takes
place just before the end of ASHI's MRC calendar
(Sept. 30), so our conference is just the place to earn
12 MRCs before the ASHI deadline! Of course you
will also earn 12 CEUs good for state licensure in
both MA and CT. NACHI MRC's too.
MRC REMINDER! Conveniently, the conference takes
place just before the end of ASHI's MRC calendar
(Sept. 30), so our conference is just the place to earn
12 MRCs before the ASHI deadline! Of course you
will also earn 12 CEUs good for state licensure in
both MA and CT. NACHI MRC's too.
Bob Mulloy, Education Chairman |
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FREA
E&O Insurance for Home Inspectors
800-882-4410 www.frea.com |
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ASHI's Position on ASTM Inspection
Standards
ASHI opposes the proposed creation of ASTM
inspection standards because we believe they would
dilute or replace existing industry standards that have
been carefully crafted over time; standards that are
based on the practical experience of untold numbers
of professional home inspections.
We believe this would directly undercut our continuous
efforts to build the integrity, independence and
professionalism of the home inspection profession,
and it would harm those inspectors who believe that
our profession should seek the highest levels of
expertise rather than regress to the mean in a likely
ASTM homogenization of the competing industry
standards. Such a result would also work to the
detriment of homebuyers and sellers across the
country who depend on genuinely proficient
professional home inspectors to help them buy and
sell homes safely and intelligently.
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CORCORAN & HAVLIN INSURANCE GROUP
THE SUPERIOR HOME INSPECTOR ERRORS &
OMISSIONS INSURANCE PROGRAM!
Underwritten by AIG's Lexington Insurance Company - Rated A++ by A.M. Best Home Inspector E&O Coverage offers these features:
For a quote or more information, please call Debi
Drury (x244 or ddrury@chinsurance.com) or
Mike Curtis, Marketing Manager (x243) or visit
website at www.chinsurance.com
287 Linden Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 800-304-8242 Fax 781-235-7190 |
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of
Standish, Mich., recently announced a voluntary recall
of approximately 300,000 fire sprinkler heads.
Name of Product: Globe Model J Series Dry
Fire Sprinklers
Manufacturer: Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., of
Standish, Mich.
Hazard: The sprinkler heads can deteriorate
over time and fail to operate in a fire.
Incidents/Injuries: Globe has received five
reports of sprinklers that failed to operate as intended
during a fire. Globe has received no reports of injuries
caused by sprinklers failing to operate.
Description: Model J Series dry fire sprinklers
come in pendent, upright, and sidewall configurations.
The name "Globe," the letter "J" and the year of
manufacture (1990 though 1999) are embossed on
the frame of each sprinkler. These dry sprinklers were
designed to be installed in areas of buildings where
the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to
freezing, such as unheated attics, freezers and
coolers, parking garages, porches and warehouses.
Sold by: Fire protection contractors nationwide
from January 1990 through December 1999 for
between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Contact Globe immediately to
arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a
reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.
Contact: For additional
information, contact Globe at (800) 248-0278 between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.globesprinkler.com and
click on the "Recall" link.
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CRACK-X
Got water in your basement?
Since 1985, CRACK-X has been a full service company specializing in residential and commercial foundation welding of cracks and other concrete repairs such as bulkheads, penetrations, cold joints, elevator pits, and slabs. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction and back up all vertical wall crack repairs with an unconditional 10-year warranty. 25 Washington Avenue, Natick, MA 01760
877-272-2539 www.crackfx.com |
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B-Dry Systems
20 YEARS OF SOLVING WATER PROBLEMS
Written warranty for the full life of the structure. 800-320-2379
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Vent Master
ATTIC VENTILATION SPECIALISTS
Inspectors, when you see signs of:
Recommend Vent Master For a FREE consultation, call Don Marcoux at Vent
Master
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For those members who still need to take the
Promissor test, the locations of the testing centers
here in New England have changed. The new
locations are as follows:
Springfield Pearson Professional Centers
One Monarch Place Monarch Place / Suite 1110 Springfield, MA 01144 Bangor Pearson Professional Centers
10 Ridgewood Drive / Suite 2 Bangor, ME 04401 |
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Peter Greifer Enterprises
ASBESTOS REMOVAL & MOLD REMEDIATION
Serving Eastern Massachusetts & Rhode Island 800-582-5288
401-946-4506 (Rhode Island) peter.greifer@verizon.net |
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The ASHI NE Chapter maintains a library of
educational books, video tapes and CD's for Chapter
members and candidates to utilize for personal and
business growth. Those who wish to sign materials
out may do so for a fee of $16 per item ($10 per
tape) which covers two-way shipping and handling.
Library materials may be used for a two week period,
beginning on the date of shipment. Those who fail to
return library materials on time will be assessed a
fine
of $1 / day. If the materials are not received back
within two months of date of shipping, you will be
charged the cost of replacement. To sign materials
out, there is a form that is posted on our web site
that is to be completed and sent to the executive
office. It is always recommended that you call the
executive office to check on the availability of an
item. Once this form is received, the executive office
will ship the items out with a postage paid return
envelope. The list of the materials that are currently
available in the chapter library is on the web site as
well.
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Rene Mugnier Associates
When in doubt, refer to a structural engineer
specializing in the investigation of homes and
commercial structural problems.
REHABILITATIONS & INVESTIGATIONS
777 Concord Ave., Ste. 201, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-547-7773 |
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The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home
Inspectors holds meetings on a regular basis that are
open for home inspectors to attend. These board
meetings are usually held at 239 Causeway Street,
2nd Floor, Room 204 in Boston from 10:00 am to 3:00
pm.
The upcoming meeting dates are as follows:
August 8, 2007 September 12, 2007 November 14, 2007 You are encouraged to call the board office at 617-727-
4459 for any posssible changes in location and time
of these meetings.
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Atlas Watersystems
WE DON'T MAKE THE WATER.
WE MAKE THE WATER BETTER!! Residential & Commercial Water
Filtration & Purification Water Testing & Analysis
Radon & Arsenic Remediation Softeners * Filters * Purification 800-215-9966 www.atlaswater.com "Bringing Technology to Water"
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President
Jim Morrison /
james_morrison@earthlink.net
Vice President
Mike Atwell /
m.atwell@rcn.com
Secretary Lisa Alajajian /
homequest1@comcast.net
Treasurer
Tom Towle /
tom@hdbco.com
Immediate Past President
Paul Kristenson /
absinspections@comcast.net
Directors
Paul Cornell / pcornell@inspecthouses.com Paul Rogoshewski / paul@harmonyhomeinspection.com Council of Representatives
Paul Kristenson / absinspections@comcast.net Lisa Alajajian / homequest1@comcast.net Bill Sutton / wsuttoninspector@hotmail.com Committee Chair
By- Laws: Mike Atwell / m.atwell@rcn.com Communications: Mark Forkey / mark_forkey@msn.com Education: Bob Mulloy / rmulloy@verizon.net Legislative: Len Rucker / lrucker1@comcast.net Membership:Ernest Simpson / esimpson@evergreenhomeinspection.com Executive Director
Walter Perry /
wperry@choiceonemail.com
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We look forward to seeing you at our Annual Fall Conference on September 24th and 25th.
Sincerely,
ASHI New England
email:
clough@choiceonemail.com
phone:
800-248-2744
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