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About Chris Kimmel

Chris Kimmel worked as an Associate Home Inspector for two years, handling numerous services including sewer scope inspections, pest inspections, mold air sample testing, radon testing, and water quality testing. Chris now works with Scott Home Inspection as a Content Writing Specialist.

Electrical Issues That Can Fail a Rental License Inspection

By |2025-01-14T11:02:05-07:00September 28th, 2022|Boulder Rental License, Denver Rental License, Rental Property Inspection|

If you are a property manager or rental property owner in Boulder or Denver, you likely know a thing or two about rental licenses. The city of Boulder has required rental licensing for quite some time. And the city of Denver is following in its neighbor's footsteps, making rental licensing mandatory by January 2024 [...]

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Industry Partner Spotlight: Corinna Bolton Fieger with Colorado Home Realty

By |2022-09-19T11:14:35-06:00September 22nd, 2022|Agent Spotlight|

Corinna Bolton Fieger is a real estate agent based in the Denver area. She combines her years of experience in the housing industry with her extensive background as an educator to provide a top notch buying or selling experience to all of her clients.

Explaining U-Factors and Solar Heat Gain Coefficients For Windows and Doors

By |2025-01-30T09:24:10-07:00September 19th, 2022|HERS Ratings, Uncategorized|

In today's day and age, with expenses and bills around every corner, we're all looking for ways to cut costs. If you are a homeowner, you know that your monthly bills to keep the house going have been steadily increasing over time. One of our biggest burdens are those costly heating and cooling bills. [...]

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Do I Need a Sewer Scope Inspection On a New House?

By |2025-01-14T11:06:04-07:00September 8th, 2022|Sewer Scope Info|

So you've finally found your dream house. It's a brand new home with the latest and greatest materials and finishes. After your standard home inspection, you might think you're in the clear to close on the deal. You probably don't need to inspect the sewer line because, after all, it is brand new. Right? [...]

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Industry Partner Spotlight: Todd Smith with Equity Colorado Real Estate

By |2023-05-23T16:12:08-06:00August 30th, 2022|Agent Spotlight|

Todd Smith is a real estate agent with the Foothills Team at Equity Colorado Real Estate. Over the years, he has had extensive experience as an investor, buying and selling properties all over the the Denver and Foothills areas of Colorado. His unique background has given him the knowledge and expertise to help his clients make the most sound and informed decisions when purchasing or selling a home.

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Why Are Egress Windows So Important?

By |2025-03-18T17:20:48-06:00August 17th, 2022|Denver Rental License|

Update: As of October 25, 2022, the egress rules changed for residential rental license requirements in the city of Denver. Please refer to the egress section of  the Residential Rental Program Guidebook for the updated guidelines. Though some of the egress requirements now differ for Denver rental properties, the article below still [...]

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Hail Damage in Colorado

By |2025-01-14T13:50:39-07:00August 4th, 2022|Back to Basics, Roofing|

If you've lived in Colorado for at least a year, then you've likely experienced one of its infamous hail storms. Every year, Colorado residents brace themselves for these annual storms and the potential hail damage that comes along with them. Hail is not only dangerous, but it can be extremely costly when it occurs. [...]

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The Dangers of Lead-Based Paint in Homes

By |2025-01-15T08:32:11-07:00July 20th, 2022|Back to Basics, Denver Rental License, Lead|

It is no secret that lead is toxic. Over the years, authorities have made efforts to increase awareness about lead poisoning, end production and consumer use of lead products, and remove the substance from communities. But the truth is, it is virtually impossible to completely eliminate lead hazards from all American communities. Because, for [...]

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Why Is Air Leakage In Homes So Important?

By |2025-01-16T11:21:34-07:00July 12th, 2022|Blower Door Testing|

As modern day homeowners, we face so many month-to-month expenses. There are routine maintenance expenses, repairs, utility bills, insurance, mortgage payments and the list goes on. With all these recurring expenses hanging over our heads, there is one thing we all have in common - we want to save money. So how do we do [...]

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How Will Colorado’s New Radon Law Affect Radon Professionals?

By |2025-01-16T11:48:58-07:00July 5th, 2022|Radon Info|

Starting on July 1, 2022, Colorado's new radon law took effect. According to this law, titled HB21-1195, "an individual is prohibited from practicing as a radon measurement professional or radon mitigation professional unless the individual is licensed by the director of the division of professions and occupations in the department of regulatory agencies." This [...]

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