You walk through a charming house, imagining where your couch will go. Everything feels perfect until the inspection report ...

When you pay for a professional inspection, you are really paying someone to hunt for the problems you cannot see. National research into home inspections shows that defects are uncovered in the vast ...

Inspectors tend to be thorough, but can miss things. ‘It’s very important for a buyer to be as educated as possible.’ ...

One of the most important steps homebuyers can take — especially first-timers — is to have a thorough inspection before they finalize their purchase. Whether you have plenty of experience from owning ...

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, ...

Q: After we bought our home, electrical violations and building settlement problems were discovered. None of this was reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability ...

Most KC buyers don't find out about the sewer line until after closing. Here's the inspection checklist that separates informed buyers from those who inherit expensive surprises.