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Tax Credit Extensions - Looks Like it is Happening!

November 2009

Well, it is looking like we may get an extension and expansion on the tax credits.

“Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Senate may approve as early as today a $45 billion plan to expand a tax credit for first- time homebuyers, extend jobless benefits and provide tax refunds to money-losing companies.

The Senate voted 97-1 to end debate on the measure and clear the way for final approval. The Senate is likely to pass the legislation and send it to the House, where Democratic leaders predicted it would be quickly forwarded to President Barack Obama to be signed into law.”

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Washington State Finally Has Licensed Inspectors!

Few realize that our neighbors to the north had no home inspection licensing laws until September 1, 2009. Prior to this time virtually anyone could perform home inspections.

Home inspectors are now required to be licensed with the Washington State Department of Licensing.

This is a great first move, but we will hope that it is only a first. There are many weaknesses in this law, the foremost of which is the fact that there are no insurance requirements. How the State of Washington could pass a home inspection law, intended to protect consumers, yet require no insurance or bond is beyond us. We can only hope that they will eventually come to their senses in that regard.

For now, you can find more information concerning the WA State Home Inspector law at the following websites:

(503) 502.1495
pdxinspector@gmail.com

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NHI is proud to be serving all of Northwester Oregon and SW Washington State as “conduits for educated real estate transactions”. We perform residential home inspections and commercial building inspections in more areas than any other inspection firm in the Northwest, including all of the following counties and cities: (in Oregon) Multnomah County, Clackamas County, Hood River County, Marion County, Columbia County, Clatsop County (in Washington) Clark County, Skamania County, Cowlitz County, Pacific County, Pierce County and more! We also perform residential home inspections and commercial building inspections in the following cities in Oregon and Washington: Portland, OR; Lake Oswego, OR; Gresham, OR; troutdale, OR; Corbett, OR; Fairview, OR; Wilsonville, OR; West Linn, OR; Estacada, OR and much more in Oregon. In Washington we serve Vancouver, WA; Camas, WA; Washougal, WA; Battle Ground, WA; Skamania, WA; Carson, WA; Longview, WA; Long Beach, WA and much more. We perform Home Inspections, Commercial Building inspections, Construction Draw inspections, Lender Required Inspections, Pest and Dry Rot Inspections (in Washington), Siding and Roof Inspections, Termite Inspections, Prelisting Inspections, Sellers Inspections and other residential and commercial inspection services. All of our inspectors are licensed to perform inspections in both Oregon and Washington, and we are members of the American Society of Home Inspectors, the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, the Washington State Pest Control Association, Licensed Structural Pest Inspectors with the Washington State Department of Agriculture and members of the Oregon Association of Home Inspectors.