Q. I have questions about an inspector. I’m selling my home, and the buyer wanted a home inspection. The sales agent told me they were only looking for major defects, and my home is only 6 years old ...

Learn what a home inspection contingency is, how it protects buyers, and how inspection results can affect negotiations, ...

A pretty listing can hide serious repair trouble, and one sharp inspection can save buyers from years of stress and surprise bill.

Why do some homebuyers find problems in their new house that weren't flagged during the inspection? According to home inspection expert Luke Anglea, it's a common question, and one that points to a ...

Q. As a licensed Realtor, I encourage every one of my buyers to hire a home inspector. The inspector I usually recommend has always done a competent job, but one thing about his inspection business ...

Q. We bought our home two months ago and have discovered three defects that our home inspector overlooked. These include a water leak under the kitchen sink, a gas leak in the front yard, and an ...

Your chimney looks fine from the yard — but inspectors know better.

John Gallagher of Belmont has been inspecting residential and commercial buildings since 2000. He has a background in construction and launched his own company, Clark Hill Inspections, in 2018. More: ...

According to lawyers, the No. 1 source of litigation in residential real estate transactions is the failure by sellers to disclose property defects. These defects should be a concern for buyers even ...