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By White Glove Building Inspections - Chicagoland, IL A candle on a windowsill, lint in a dryer vent, a frayed wire behind drywall - any can spark a blaze in minutes. The National Fire Protection Association reports a home fire every 89 seconds in the United States. Fire safety is simple but intentional: install early-warning devices, tailor plans to your household, practice escapes, prevent common hazards and know how to use - or leave - a fire extinguisher. Installing and M

By White Glove Inspections | Chicagoland, IL A candle left flickering on a windowsill, lint that lingers in the dryer vent, a loose wire hidden behind drywall - any of these ordinary household details can ignite a life-threatening blaze in minutes. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments rush to a home fire roughly every 89 seconds. Those numbers reveal how quickly a routine evening can turn into a rush for survival. Fire safety isn

By White Glove Building Inspections | Chicagoland, IL On inspection day, buyers want candid answers and sellers want validation. While sellers legally own the home until closing and may stay, most professionals advise stepping out. Here’s why. Sellers May Stay—But Usually Shouldn’t Illinois law lets sellers remain during an inspection, yet agents, attorneys and inspectors typically suggest leaving. Doing so: Encourages open buyer questions and honest inspector feedback Lets i

By White Glove Inspections | Chicagoland, IL Home inspection day can feel like a tightrope walk for everyone involved. As a buyer, you want the unvarnished truth about the property you are about to purchase. As a seller, you hope the report confirms the care you have put into your home. One question often hangs in the air: should the seller actually stay while the inspector is at work? Legally, the answer is yes. Practically, the wisest move is almost always no. Below, you wi