Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme
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/
Episodes
66 episodes
CMU, Brick and River Rock Foundations And What You Need To Know!
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 foundation...
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19:17
Lets be Clear About Post & Pier Repair!
The posts and piers under your home support the foundation and floor structure of your house. They help distribute the weight of the home evenly to the ground, preventing sagging, shifting, or structural failure. Specifically, the...
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Episode 64
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10:41
Efflorescence Vs Spalling Vs Your Foundation
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 fo...
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Episode 64
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17:13
Seismic Retrofitting Your Homes Foundation ( Yes I Mean Bolting It Down! )
Seismic retrofitting your foundation is crucial if you live in an earthquake-prone area. Here’s why it’s a smart investment:1. Protect Your Home from Structural DamageMany older homes were not built to modern seismic c...
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Episode 63
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19:15
Vertical Vs. Horizontal House Foundation Cracks Explained! What You Need To Know!
John Laforme and YC from SoCal Seismic Construction House Bolting discuss foundation issues, emphasizing the commonality of cracks in raised foundations. YC explains that vertical cracks are typically caused by improper drainage and can be repa...
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Episode 62
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28:03
Do Not Miss Your (BOI) Filing Deadline On 12/31/24! Fines Can be 500.00 Per Day for non Compliance.
James Walsh Explains what Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) is and how important it is to file before the 12/31/24 deadline. If you own a business in the United States do not delay and file today with link below.James has cr...
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Episode 61
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24:37
The Crawler Podcast Part 1 With Ore Babatunde From Uplink Robotics
In this podcast I am joined by Oreoluwa Babatunde Co-Founder & Head of Software @ UplinkRobotics LLCJohn Laforme and Ore Babatunde discussed the latest developments in robotics for home inspections, including drones, rovers, crawl b...
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Episode 60
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29:24
Hard Water And What You Need To Know With Water Specialist Ron King
John Laforme and Ron King discuss the effects of hard water on homeowners, They emphasize the need for proper evaluation and recommendations for water treatment systems, highlighting the importance of testing water quality and evaluating plumbi...
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Episode 59
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26:03
Doug Smaldino Says Stop Procrastinating, Buy That Home Now!
My guest Doug Smaldino is the owner of Hillhurst Mortgage located in Los Feliz California. I purchased my home with the help of Doug and and his awesome team at Hillhurst Mortgage back in October 2022.Doug has a messag...
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Episode 58
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38:32
Electrical Panels You Need To Upgrade Now!
In this episode I am joined by Isaac Colon the owner of Electric Brothers Co. located in Pico Rivera California. I hired Isaac to do a major electrical upgrade on my home. I found his company searching on google, I am 200% satisfie...
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Episode 57
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55:42
Why You Probably Suck At Report Writing!
In This episode Skip Walker and I talk about home inspection report writing and you probably suck at it! Yes this means you! The report is your product and thats what your selling to your client, so consider each and every report to be your mas...
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Episode 56
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26:53
Electrical Outlets And What You Need To Know!
In this episode I am joined by Isaac Colon the owner of Electric Brothers Co. located in Pico Rivera California. I hired Isaac to do a major electrical upgrade on my home. I found his company searching on google, I am 200% satisfie...
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Episode 55
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43:28
Underlayment's for Engineered Hardwood Flooring & Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Part 2: Emil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss underlayment's for Engineered Hardwood flooring and Luxury Vinyl flooring. Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of floor...
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Episode 54
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33:52
Code Check Series With Skip Walker Part 1
I am joined by home inspector Skip Walker who is also one of the co-authors of the Code Check series. Skip and I discuss report writing best practices as well as how to utilize the code check series of books.Code Check Series
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Episode 53
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32:21
Engineered Hardwood Flooring Vs. Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Emil Kapanadze with EKO Flooring joins me to discuss Engineered Hardwood flooring Vs. Luxury Vinyl flooring.Emil explains correct installation techniques from his years of experience installing all types of flooring including correct underl...
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Episode 52
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35:51
Is Home Solar For Everyone? The Final Chapter With Manny Hernandez
Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could u...
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Episode 51
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38:10
What Causes House Fires with Fire Captain James Walker
Fire Captain James Walker shares his 24 years of firefighting experience with us to better educate and bring awareness to common causes of home fires. Look, we all get complacent in our own homes and ignore potential fire hazards with everyday ...
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Episode 50
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39:46
Multiple Legal Claims Including Rihanna's Leaking Home with Attorney Greg Pyfrom
Home inspection attorney Greg Pyfrom is back with more legal claim discussion regarding home inspectors, home buyers and realtors. Greg shares a few ongoing legal claims with me as well as some past claims. Did you know that singer/song writer ...
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Episode 49
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57:58
Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 3 With Manny Hernandez
Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could u...
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Episode 48
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26:13
Swimming Pool Disaster With Jeff Schulte
Pool Inspector/contractor extraordinaire Jeff Schulte is this episodes guest, Jeff shares his experience with a recently built built pool by an unknown pool contractor that has completely failed. This below ground pool has multiple major cracks...
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Episode 47
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30:53
Attorney Allan B. Gelbard Explains Trademark and how it may affect your business.
Todays guest is attorney at law Allan B. Gelbard Esq. Allan has been practicing copyright/trademark cases for about 27 years. Allan explains what trademark means and how it may affect you and your business.A trademark is a type of in...
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Episode 46
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22:29
Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 2 With Manny Hernandez
Part 2 with Manny Hernandez from Solar Service Professionals.Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well a...
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Episode 45
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27:26
HVAC Contractor Dean Gilford Answers FAQ for Home Owners Part 2
Heating & Cooling Contractor and owner of Kilowatt HVAC Dean Gilford Answers FAQ For Home Owners: Part TwoDean offers 30 plus years of heating and cooling experience installing retro fit upgrades for existing homes. Dean and ...
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Episode 44
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29:39
Attorney Allan B. Gelbard Explains Copyright and how it may affect your business.
Todays guest is attorney at law Allan B. Gelbard Esq. Allan has been practicing copyright cases for about 27 years. Allan explains what copyright means and how it may affect you and your business. Copyright is a type of intellectual ...
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Episode 43
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24:29
Is Home Solar For Everyone? Part 1 With Manny Hernandez
Is home solar for everyone? Or is solar just snake oil? I have not been sold on solar because of past conversations with solar contractors and realtors as well as home owners. As of now no one has explained solar to me in a way i could understa...
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Episode 42
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34:33