Colony Home Inspections LLC

06/25/2026

Despite the troubles that our nation is facing, home sales continues to grow! I've been particularly busy this year with home inspections on the rise due to new Government Programs that are made available to the first time buyers. It seems that anyone who was thinking about selling their home has put it on the market!
With that said, as a cautionary note, this is all the more reason for a perspective buyer to have a Home Inspection Company in mind to protect their interests!
It's Buyer Beware time! I have inspected homes this year that amazes me that Real Estate Companies are willing to put them on the market in their condition! The average home that begins to be decent starts at around $200,000. today...
With that said, I'm urging potential buyers to shy away from homes that are for sale by owner, for sale by a property management company, and for sale as is. There is usually a good reason for a Real Estate Company to be left out of the loop, or a Seller to market it "As Is"!
Of course I would prefer a buyer to call Colony Home Inspections LLC to inspect their home before they buy, but I can't express enough that a buyer should call a Certified, Licensed and Insured Inspection Company of their choice before they move on to closing!
Colony Home Inspections LLC has been in business since 2006 and offers the most comprehensive home inspection that is practical for their Clients. The finished report is delivered to the Client within 24 hours of the onsite inspection, and it is often delivered on the same day!
So, if you are thinking of buying a home in Southwestern Ohio, Give Colony Home Inspections LLC a call at (513) 255-6142 night or day.
TIP FOR THE DAY:
It is the time for you to check your outside Air Conditioning Unit for dirty coils and vegetation growing close to the unit. A dirty coil and crowding vegetation over works the condensing unit and costs more energy to cool your home!

05/21/2026

Home sales is obviously going strong. With today’s New Leader of the FED, hopefully it will soon be more inviting for the First time Buyers.
Today I decided to warn home buyers of two things that I have noticed becoming a trend and should be a Flag in the home searching process.
Homes listed “As Is”, This means that the Seller will not negotiate the price due to defects that may or may not be disclosed!
To many Buyers are choosing not to hire a Home Inspection Company to look at these homes because they can not negotiate the price down for defects discovered.
I inspected a home recently that literally had a large hole in the roof that could not be seen from the ground! There was also a family of raccoons living in the attic.
The buyer was obviously ready to pull out of his contract! Luckily the Seller agreed.
Another home that I was hired to inspect was put on the market by a Property Management Company. They used pictures of the house that was over 10 years old that Grossly misrepresented the current condition of this property. While waiting on the Management Company to arrive and let me have access to the home, I inspected the exterior. I observed a lot of cracking on the mortared stucco covering the foundation. Closer observation revealed deep wide cracks and a pronounced bulging of the foundation!
Again, I called my Client and informed her of this major defect. Luckily she was able to withdraw her offer with the Property Management Company.
The Property Management Company put the home up for sale because a Realtor wouldn’t represent the property in that condition!
Buyer Beware!
Whether you choose Colony Home Inspections LLC, or a competitor, don’t make this investment without having it inspected!

05/04/2026

Seller’s Disclosure:
I recently inspected a home that had extensive termite damage which was co witnessed by a licensed professional termite inspector. The purchase contract was made void because the bid was on contingent on a home inspection. My Client was saved thousands of dollars due to this discovery of a condition that he would have never seen until it was too late!
The purpose of this story is that once a Professional Home Inspection is performed and submitted to the Seller, such as it was in this case, it now becomes a part of the Seller’s Disclosure! That means now that the Seller has been made aware of such a defect, they must disclose it to other potential Buyers!
So, if you look at a house, it is totally acceptable to ask if the home has ever been inspected and if so you can request to see the inspection report. Or ask if any defects were found in a previous inspection. The home owner and/ or listing agent must provide you with any major defects such as extensive termite damage!
Even if they say that the defect was resolved, protect yourself and make any offers contingent on Your home inspection!!! Repairs are often done by Do it yourselfers and not by Licensed Professionals!
It is your responsibility to protect yourself against unethical practices of others!

04/29/2026

In an unrelated topic that we face in today’s world, we too often fall into the sights of Scammers attempting to steal our information and money!
I received the attached messages on my phone today and decided to share them with you so that you won’t fall victim to their tactics.
If you receive these types of messages, be aware that these are Scammers.
The State of Ohio does not send these types of communications by Text Messages and/or emails!
Do not click any links associated with these messages or QRs! Screenshot the message and send the Screenshot to 7726.

04/25/2026

With the interest rates coming down and the incentives for first time buyers, home sales have taken off!
But Buyer Beware! I’ve recently inspected a few homes that really surprised me. I’ve observed everything from extreme termite damage to finding not only shingles missing, a actual hole in a roof big enough to stick my foot through!
So, you may think you have found the perfect home, but you won’t know for certain if you choose not to have that home inspected by a Licensed Professional Home Inspector!
Colony Home Inspections LLC has been in the business for over 20 years serving Southwestern Ohio. My goal is to do everything possible to bring personalized care to each of my Clients. Making sure that they go forward with their purchase knowing the true condition of their choice in a home.
So, if you don’t want to risk buying a home that could cost you thousands of dollars in repairs after your purchase, I urge you to place your offer on the contingency of a home inspection!
Whether you choose Colony Home Inspections LLC, or one of my competitors, I strongly recommend you have your home inspected before you buy! ESPECIALLY if the home is listed as Sold As Is!

03/03/2026

It was just announced that interest rates are finally below 6%.
So what does that mean for the market? It means that it is making it more affordable for the first time buyers to explore the market for a home. It means that more and more potential Sellers can better afford to put their homes on the market and begin looking for another home.
The market will start picking up again and buyers will be more active.
If you are one of those potential buyers, take a word of advice! Find yourself an Inspection Professional to help you with your journey! Don’t buy a home blindly, not knowing its true condition. Unexpected home repairs can quickly put you in a negative equity if you are not prepared!
Replacement of a roof can cost you $6,000 to $10,000! Wouldn’t you like to know in advance how long your roof will last?
Replacement of a furnace & air conditioner can easily cost you $10,000. They usually don’t fail until it is in the 90’s or below freezing out! Will you be prepared? Wouldn’t you like to know the condition of these expensive systems before you invest all your money in that down payment? And then there is the Electrical System, Plumbing System, Hot Water Heaters, and the list goes on!
Don’t take a chance with the biggest investment a family makes for their future!
Whether you use Colony Home Inspections LLC or a competitor, have yourself a Home Inspection Company in mind to help you through your purchase!
Colony Home Inspections LLC has a 24 hour turn around for your Inspection Report. And we are more than competitive with the cost. I have over 20 years of experience in the inspection trade in Southwest Ohio and offer a 30 day 100% money back guarantee if you are not satisfied! Colony Home Inspections is fully Licensed and Insured in the State of Ohio
Give me a call for a free estimate!

01/25/2026

01/25/2026

Well the storm is here and we all have to deal with digging out our vehicles to get to work, to the grocery store, get our kids to and from school, etc.
I know that one of the areas that homeowners often forget is if they have a Heat Pump System. It is very important to keep them clear of ice and Snow build up as illustrated in the photos in this post! Heat Pumps don’t work until the outside temperatures reach around 30 degrees F. So, you must make sure that they are free of Ice & Snow buildup before the outside temperatures start to warm up. Failure to do so can cause real damage to these units.
Brush off the snow around and especially on top of your Heat Pumps. Make sure there is no snow on the fan blades. And finally, make certain that the fan spins freely.
This tip could save you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in repairs.
Be safe and stay warm!

01/20/2026

Happy 250th Anniversary of Our Country!
Just want to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Joe Little (Owner/Operator) of Colony Home Inspections LLC. based out of Oxford, Ohio.
I’ve been inspecting homes in Southwest Ohio since 2006. I’m fully Licensed to perform Home Inspections by the Department of Real Estate & Professional Licensing since 2019.
I’m a member in good standing with the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and the Greater Cincinnati Better Business Bureau. As required by Law, I complete a minimum of 14 hours of Continuing Education in the course studies of Home Systems every year. And I’m fully insured through The Hardford Insurance Company.
I’m a one man operation. I perform all home inspections personally and prepare all reports personally for each Client. My goal is to to provide the most comprehensive report for my Clients as practical. And I strive to have the Client’s report delivered within 24 hours of the site inspection.
My inspections cost is more than competitive due to the fact that I do not spend a lot of money on advertising and gimmicks! These costs are always passed on to the Clients in there inspection fees.
Don’t let my Face Book Page fool you. I don’t spend all of my free time trying to convince my Clients to hire my service because that too takes up my time that I do not have and I will not invest money that I would have to pass on to my Clients.
So, if you are buying a home and you’re looking for an experienced Inspector that is honest and has your best interests in mind, give me a call!
Thank you for your time,
Joe Little
Ohio Lic.No. OHI.2019007838
Colony Home Inspections LLC
Oxford, Ohio
(513) 255-6142