A home inspection is a professional, third-party inspection of a property that you intend to buy. Its goal is to evaluate the home from a structural and safety standpoint, as well as to ensure you’re ...

Even in a seller’s market, smart homebuyers aren’t going to make a purchase without having a property professionally inspected first. “Today’s buyers are really very savvy,” says Robin Kencel, ...

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When you invite an inspector in after a renovation, the first few minutes often decide whether the visit feels routine or turns into a punch list of expensive fixes. Inspectors are trained to spot ...

Image source: Flickr user Nan Palmero. If you're new to the homebuying process or if it's just been a while, the thought of mortgages, inspections, and house hunting can seem a little intimidating.