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Building Wealth through BRRRR: Your Step-by-Step Playbook for Successful Real Estate Investment

The Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (BRRRR) strategy has gained significant attention for its proven ability to fast-track real estate portfolios and multiply profits. But just like any other investment approach, its success depends on the…

How Lead Can Impact Homeowners: A Guide to Understanding the Risks

Lead exposure is a significant public health concern, especially if there are young children in the home. The issue of lead contamination in residential homes remains an environmental concern that needs to be addressed. Lead can enter homes…

Asbestos Testing Explained

Asbestos is a dangerous and potentially deadly substance that can lead to potential health risks for unsuspecting homeowners. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the dangers posed by undetected asbestos and how homebuyers and homeowners can go…

Maximizing Your Home Warranty: The Benefits of a Home Warranty Inspection

Have you been living in your newly constructed home for almost a year? If so, you'll want to ensure that your builder is living up to their warranty promises. One way to do this is by scheduling a home warranty inspection with Dooley Home Inspections.…
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AFCI vs GFCI Explained

Did you know that 52 Texans have died in house fires so far in 2022?  Electrical problems are the number one cause of residential house fires in Texas.  With that in mind, the Texas Real Estate Commission has approved changes to standards…
Home Repair

Pro Tip: Don’t DIY These Home Repair Jobs

Doing home repair yourself can be a great way to trade sweat for equity. Some home repairs require little skill and few specialized tools, such as patching a small drywall hole or changing a kitchen faucet. YouTube is full of DIY videos that…
Home Inspection

Before, During, and After a Home Inspection

Before your Home Inspection Before we start with the home inspection, we will sign an Inspection Agreement that clearly mentions the terms and conditions of the service to help us maintain transparency. You are required to make the…
Mold Assessment and Inspection

Mold Assessment Explained

Mold is the visible fruiting structure of fungi that contains spores. These spores, which give rise to mold, are always floating in the air; looking out for a moist surface to settle and grow. Mold can erupt in diverse shapes, colors, and sizes…
Sewer Drain Inspection
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What is a Sewer Drain Inspection?

Sewer drain inspections provide an extra layer of confidence when purchasing an older home with large trees in the yard.  Tree and plant roots, construction debris, and heavy vehicle traffic can wreak havoc on sewer drain lines and our sewer…
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Home Inspections Explained

What is a General Real Estate Inspection? A home inspection is a visual, non-invasive assessment of a home's major systems including; Foundation, Structure, Roof, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Appliances and Drainage to: Reveal functional…
Thermal Imaging
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6 Secrets Revealed by Thermal Imaging Home Inspections

  With state-of-the-art technology at our disposal, the overwhelming journey of buying a dream home can be a bit easier. One such technology is thermal imaging home inspections. Every object that has a temperature radiates infrared…

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