Submitted by Boggs Inspection Services In previous articles, I have written about the importance of a pre-listing inspection. This is a critical step before putting your house on the market, especially in circumstances where a family has inherited the home. During a recent pre-listing inspection, I visited a home that was being listed by [...]
Submitted by Bron’s Automotive I have been asked many times what I look for when buying a used car. What might you look for to decide if the vehicle you’re considering buying is worth taking to a mechanic and paying for a used car evaluation? (Which I always recommend, by the way.) Here is [...]
An Olympia transplant, Jeff Widmer is excited to be joining Dwayne Boggs and Boggs Inspection Services. Jeff met Dwayne while he was tagging along on a home inspection with his fiancee. “My fiancee is a real estate agent who has used Boggs Inspection Services for six years with her clients. I went along with [...]
Our first home was a 1930s beauty. It had an expansive basement, loads of built-in cabinets, and a tremendous amount of charm. We have cherished memories of our children’s early years in that home. We were only the third owners of the home. The original builder lived there with his then-newlywed wife for over [...]
Submitted by Dwayne Boggs, Boggs Home Inspection Services Frequently, our team is asked whether it’s better to have a newly built home inspected before moving in or sometime before the eleven-month warranty expires. When my office assistant, Karen, joined our team this was one of the first topics that we discussed. I wanted to [...]
For over nine years, Dwayne Boggs has been inspecting homes throughout Thurston, Mason, Lewis and Pierce Counties. During that time, he has inspected hundreds of homes, sharing his expert opinion with current and prospective home owners. Boggs has built his home inspection business on communication skills. “I talk through the inspection report without being [...]
Submitted by Bron at Bron’s Automotive DON’T DRIP AND DRIVE! FIX THAT LEAK! That’s the name of a campaign that is taking place during the month of April. Visit a participating Automotive Service Association repair shop and your vehicle will receive a FREE and EASY visual inspection (a service valued at up to $80). [...]
Over nine years ago, Dwayne Boggs hung his shingle to announce his home inspection business. Almost a decade later, he has seen Boggs Inspection Services grow 25 – 30% each year, even in a slow housing market and economic downturn. Boggs credits his communication skills as the reason for this success. Sitting down with [...]
Submitted by Bron at Bron’s Automotive What do you do when the nearest dealer for your make of vehicle is in Tacoma? I’m talking about Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini-Cooper, Land Rover, Jaguar, and Lexus. Does this mean you have to take the day off and drive to Tacoma to get your vehicle serviced [...]
Submitted by Bron’s Automotive Is there really a good reason to pay an automotive shop to have your check engine light diagnosed? If you Google “check engine light” you can find a lot of advice recommending you simply go to a local parts store, some of who will “scan” the code in the computer [...]
