Obviously the most important component of a good home inspection is a good home inspector. In the early days there were few standards for training or proficiency and almost anyone could buy a ...

These things home inspectors wish you knew can help sellers prepare for a home sale and make buyers aware of maintenance ...

When you buy a home, it's standard to have a home inspection. It allows buyers to get a heads-up about potential problems down the road, as well as poor construction or dangerous wiring. But many new ...

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It should be pretty clear from our earlier description of a good housing inspection that it is worthwhile to spend the money to have one, even at a time when funds are usually very tight. Knowing that ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...