Every homeowner walks through their front door expecting safety and shelter. Yet beneath the surface and hidden from plain ...

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A home inspection evaluates the condition of a property. When appraising the condition of a property, a licensed home inspector provides a thorough evaluation of its systems and structures. These can ...

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You’ve finally found it: the home of your dreams. It’s perfect, and you can’t wait to move in. Before that happens, though, you need to have a home inspection to make sure there are no significant ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover real estate law. Jun 18, 2018, 10:23pm EDT Dec 16, 2020, 05:48am EST This article is more than 7 years old. This past ...

You’re close to completing the process of buying your new home. While you might be eager to get to the finish line as fast as possible, one important hurdle you still need to conquer is the home ...

Home inspections are often viewed as a formality: Just one of the many steps involved in buying or selling a property. But beyond that, it's a valuable opportunity for buyers who want to learn more ...

Shopping for a home? Don’t wait until you have an accepted offer to shop for a home inspector. You want to allow time to interview several candidates so that you can be sure to hire an experienced ...