The Expert: Expert Testimony
Expert testimony in a court trial, deposition or hearing Why does the court system need experts? Experts are needed because judges, lawyers and juries may not have knowledge about the […]
ASHI Reporter Articles
Lessons in Risk Management
The Elevator and the Death of a Child Although some insurance claims are due to negligence on the part of the inspector, most are not. Most are the result of […]
The Word: Draft
Once again, The Word invites you to travel into the dark realm of terms that are often misused or misunderstood in home inspection reports. The Word hopes you will find […]
Focus on Standards
Use Professional Judgment to Inspect a Heat Pump The ASHI Standards of Practice Committee is charged with developing and maintaining the ASHI Standards of Practice and answering Requests for Interpretation […]
From the Speaker: Responsibilities
“Responsibilities.” What does this mean? When does it start? It started back when we attended school and needed to study. It started when we were assigned chores to do. It […]
Meet the 2009 Committee Chairs
We continue to welcome the members who have volunteered to work on your behalf under the direction of the Board of Directors, supported by their committee members and Board and […]
True Certification Awaits Membership Approval
Yes, the American Society of Home Inspectors has been approved by the National Commission for Certifiying Agencies (NCCA) to become a recognized accrediting association. And, yes, the process by which […]
Meet the 2009 Committee Chairs
We continue to welcome the members who have volunteered to work on your behalf under the direction of the Board of Directors, supported by their committee members and Board and […]
You Can Save the Life of a Child
As the parent of a three-year-old, I worry endlessly about how to protect her from everything — from ill-intentioned strangers to random bullets and stray dogs — but as an inspector, I can’t overlook one of the biggest threats to a child’s safety and well-being: her own home.
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