A home inspection is a crucial step in the process of buying or selling a property. For both real estate agents and homeowners, understanding what to look for in a home inspection is essential to ...

Q: We've never hired a home inspector and have questions about the protocol for an inspection. Some inspectors, we're told, prefer to work alone, and we’ve heard that some agents discourage buyers ...

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 ...

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 ...

Home inspections are typically done within seven to 14 days of the property going under contract. A home inspection on an average-sized property can take anywhere from two to four hours. Foundation ...

SHOULD BE THE TOP OF YOUR LIST. A HOME INSPECTION IS TRADITIONALLY A KEY PART OF THE HOME BUYING PROCESS, BUT A FEBRUARY 2022 SURVEY BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS FOUND NEARLY A QUARTER OF ...

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Tuesday announced its submission of a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which urges the department to avoid reprimanding ...

It’s no secret buying and selling homes or properties in the market right now is a daunting task. We have partnered with two ocal group to provide guidedance and education for the buying and selling ...

There are a lot of steps to take when buying a home. But one of the more important ones? That’d be getting a home inspection done. While it isn’t outright required (legally speaking, at least), real ...

QDEAR BARRY: Nearly 25 years ago, before having children, I sold real estate. With the children grown, I've resumed my career but can't believe how much things have changed. Before, home inspectors ...