Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with Home Inspector

Buying A Home? Don't Panic! Let me help you set realistic expectations with your home buying process. Welcome to my podcast, My name is John Laforme I am a certified home inspector and the owner of Home Inspection Authority LLC. I am an active home inspector from Los Angeles. My podcast allows me to share my day to day home inspection experience's and knowledge to help home buyers, home owners, realtors and other home inspectors set realistic expectations with each other during the home buying process. The podcast feature's special guests such as actual home buyers, realtors and contractors such as Termite, HVAC, Roofing, Plumbing, electrical, foundation, drainage and other home inspectors. The purpose of each podcast episode is to educate all listeners to better understand the home buying process and how to take care of your home. Click here To schedule a home inspection in the Los Angeles Area: https://www.homeinspectionauthority.com/schedule-inspection/

Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with Home Inspector is a education podcast hosted by John Laforme, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Laforme hosts Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with Home Inspector, a education show with 68 episodes published.

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  Episode #68

  How to Hire a General Contractor: What Homeowners & Buyers Need to Know (Part 1)

  Feb 1, 202627 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Hiring a general contractor can feel confusing and overwhelming—especially if you’ve never tackled a remodel, repair, or major home project before. In this episode, we break it all down so homeowners and home buyers know exactly what to expect before they sign a contract.</p><p>I’m joined by licensed general contractor <b>Michael Fucci</b>, owner of <b>The Proud Crowd Inc.</b>, who walks us through what a general contractor actually does and how the hiring process works from start to finish. Michael explains how general contractors coordinate and ma...

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  Episode #67

  First-Time Homebuyer’s Emotional Rollercoaster from Panic To Potential Part 1

  Jul 12, 202531 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>first-time homebuyer’s emotional rollercoaster</b> — from panic to potential — when they see an abandoned house they just bought.</p><p>Part 1 </p><p>First time home buyer Jason Land walks out of his first showing because it was a cluttered old home with overgrown vegetation even after i told him Don't Panic! Jason shares his emotional experience and we discuss how to best use his home inspection report.</p><p><br/></p><p>Support the show</p><p>Listener Feedback Is Always Welcome and Appreciated.<br/>Is there a particular topic I have...

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  Episode #66

  CMU, Brick and River Rock Foundations And What You Need To Know!

  Apr 12, 202519 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>John Laforme and YC with SoCal Seismic Foundation discuss the pros and cons of CMU (concrete masonry unit), brick and River rock foundations. They note that many older CMU foundations are hollow and difficult to retrofit, while brick foundations are often unreinforced and non retrofit-able. They emphasize the importance of inspecting for anchor bolts and rebar, which indicate a foundation's structural integrity. They also discuss the high cost of foundation replacements, averaging $85,000, and the challenges of dealing with historical homes. The conversation highlights the need for proper training and education for inspectors and...

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  Episode #65

  Lets be Clear About Post & Pier Repair!

  Mar 14, 202511 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>The posts and piers under your home support the <b>foundation</b> and <b>floor structure</b> of your house. They help distribute the weight of the home evenly to the ground, preventing sagging, shifting, or structural failure. Specifically, they support:</p><p>John Laforme and YC from SoCal seismic construction discuss the importance of posts, piers, and beams in home foundations. They explain that these interior elements support the floor joists and walls, and can face issues like spalling, deterioration, and misalignment, similar to foundation problems. They highlight common defects such as...

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  Episode #64

  Efflorescence Vs Spalling Vs Your Foundation

  Mar 7, 202517 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>John Laforme and YC of SoCal Seismic discuss foundation issues such as efflorescence and spalling. Efflorescence is white mineral deposits from moisture intrusion, while spalling is concrete crumbling. They emphasize the importance of proper foundation inspections and testing, such as the pen test, to assess the sturdiness of foundations. A foundation replacement can cost around $85,000. They also highlight the impact of expansive soil, which expands and shrinks with moisture, causing cracks. Proper ventilation and drainage are crucial to prevent moisture issues. They also discuss the use of structural-grade plywood for cripple wall bracing...

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