A thorough home inspection can be the difference between a great deal and a terrible one. Here are the questions any home buyer should ask. By Tim Heffernan I recently reread the inspection report for ...

Q: Why do so many buyers, agents and inspectors have the impression that home inspections are designed to develop punch lists of minor issues they expect sellers to remedy before closing? My ...

The home you’re interested in buying might look like it’s in great shape, but that doesn’t mean you should skip a home inspection, even on a newer home. You also shouldn’t opt out of an inspection to ...

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Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...