Home inspections and insurance renewals used to focus on obvious hazards like missing smoke alarms or outdated wiring. In ...

Whether you live in an apartment, condo or single-family house, you want to know that your dwelling is safe — not just in a safe neighborhood, but physically sound, too. Structural problems with your ...

When you’re considering buying a home, a home inspection can help you determine which concessions you should ask for. The key to successful negotiation is to ask for reasonable repairs. Depending on ...

Every inspection report tells a story, and lately it is the same one on repeat: inspectors flag serious issues, buyers shrug, ...

Jolene Lomnes urges homebuyers not to be distracted by shiny things “The inspection revealed the sewage pipe had been leaking human waste for years. In fact, the pipe had actually developed poop ...

A home appraisal and an inspection are two important steps in the homebuying process. Although they both involve a professional looking over the house carefully, they serve different purposes. An ...

Inspectors say things like structural issues, roof failure, and mold could lead to major and expensive problems down the line. Read on for more insights.