When you’re spending a large chunk of money on a home, it’s wise to make sure you know exactly what you’re getting. That’s why a home inspection plays a lead role in the real estate transaction. If ...

Q: The home inspector we hired seemed to do a very thorough job of finding defects, but his written report was so poorly written that we began to doubt the quality of the inspection itself. He seemed ...

When you buy a home, the inspection report can feel overwhelming—pages upon pages of potential issues and recommended fixes. However, this detailed document can become a powerful tool for planning ...

Home inspections are a key part of the homebuying process. As the buyer, you’ll want to have a qualified professional inspect the interior and exterior of the property in detail to determine whether ...

If you are thinking of making an offer to a seller to purchase their home, you will likely want to make that offer contingent on a successful home inspection. Otherwise, you could find yourself buying ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

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 ...