Many new homeowners purchasing new construction are surprised to hear us say that they need a home inspection before moving in. It\’s easy to believe ...

Last week, in question number six, we talked about specialty items in your home, like swimming pools, security systems and hot tubs that are not ...

When you\’re buying a home, you typically rely heavily on the inspection report to help you to determine several things. These include: • Do I ...

We all know that home inspection reports tend to be large and full of details. An inspection report should tell the story of a home, ...

Even if you\’ve been present during your inspection, and have received a verbal description of all the issues your home inspector found, your report is ...

Most prospective homebuyers have their pre purchase inspection completed during their due diligence period. This means that they have a very short window to request ...

We\’ve all been told that we need to schedule a home or condo inspection when we sign a contract on a home. But, we may ...

We promised you we\’d answer your top ten questions about home inspections, so here we go. One of the number one concerns about home inspections ...

Choosing a home inspector is an important decision. The results of your home inspection strongly influence your final decision on whether or not to proceed ...

Many people don’t expect their garage to be inspected during a routine home inspection, but, in most cases, you can expect the home inspector to ...

When you’re preparing your home for an inspection, you might not immediately think of the laundry room as an area that needs preparation. However, the ...

When it comes to inspecting your bathroom, you may have already guessed that the home inspection or condo inspection will mostly be concerned with plumbing. ...

Once you’ve obtained a contract on your home or condo, you have to be ready for your prospective buyer to schedule an inspection. The inspector ...

Congratulations! You’ve got a signed contract to sell your home. The due diligence period has begun and your buyer has hired a home inspector. With ...

When you’re preparing to sell your condo, you should be prepared for buyer’s to ask about the financial health of your condo association. Homeowners in ...

When you’re trying to sell a home, it’s important to be prepared for all the obstacles that could come your way during the selling process. ...

The real estate market is saturated with homes for sale, many of them at very low or foreclosure prices. This means that the market continues ...

One of the most important steps you’ll take as a homebuyer is having a potential purchase inspected. Usually, a home inspection is performed after you ...

A kitchen garbage disposal is a cook’s best friend. Using the garbage disposal is a great way to reduce trash and odors at the same ...

Doggie doors are ingenious devices. They can save homeowners thousands of dollars in cleanup each year as well as eliminating a lot of steps! They ...

Out of town guests can be a lot of fun. But, they can create some stress, too. During the days and hours just before they ...

When you’re building a new home, yo\’re likely looking to save money in every way possible. But, don’t make the mistake of trying to save ...