When you’re under contract on a new house, it’s easy to fall in love with its potential. But before you linger on cloud nine too long, you’ll need the reality check of a home inspection. During a home ...

Another expense might seem like the last thing you want when you’re buying a house. But most real estate professionals recommend a professional home inspection to get a better idea of what condition ...

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 ...

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 ...

A home inspection can be a vital part of the buying process. Inspectors are trained and experienced to look for real and potential issues within a home and bring them to the attention of the buyers.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

Across the country in 2025, home inspections are turning up a different mix of problems than they did even a few years ago.

What Don’t Home Inspectors Do? Buyers always ask what Home Inspectors do during a Home Inspection. As an inspector, it is equally important to set people’s expectations and tell them what we do not do ...

Purchasing a home is often a lengthy process, and a home appraisal and inspection are two important steps. Although they both involve a professional looking over the house carefully, they’re not ...