Home inspectors walk into thousands of properties every year and keep circling the same problem: someone improved, expanded, ...

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 ...

Homebuilders — always, everywhere, and all at once — face challenges when it comes to securing timely building inspections they require in their build cycles to “progress” and complete new homes for ...

Q: Our son just made an offer on a home. The sellers and their agent say the house was “built to code,” but they won’t say whether the addition was built with a permit. Our son's home inspector ...

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, ...

In Abilene’s competitive housing market, a professional home inspection can be your biggest ally. Beyond spotting hidden issues, it can give you leverage to negotiate repairs or a lower price. Knowing ...