Surveys of U.S. and Canadian home inspectors name drainage, wiring, and roofs as the problems they find most often. Water explains the lopsided tally. Poor grading causes the most widespread household ailments, among them moisture that seeps into basements and crawlspaces.
Many people are hesitant about whether they should buy a pre-owned home when a list of issues appears in the home inspection report. It is not unusual for there to be issues, and you can find a basis for your…
- Fun, festive certificates celebrate the peace of mind that comes with a professional home inspection - TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For the holiday season, Pillar To Post® Home Inspectors is putting a playful spin on home safety with its “Monster Free…
Buying your first home is exciting, especially when you finally find a place you can picture yourself living in. But for one couple in Washington, that excitement quickly turned into concern after a home inspection uncovered a series of problems…
Oct 12, 2026, 15:00 ET The article explains risks, alternatives, and financial considerations for buyers in Indiana PA considering waiving inspection. INDIANA, Pa., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Is waiving inspection a smart move for buyers in Indiana PA? HelloNation has published the answer in a…
"The test nobody has named yet is not a test, it is the insurance quote." A first-time homebuyer who was under contract on a 100-year-old house got a case of cold feet ahead of the inspection. Their anxiety was understandable…
From those considering a used house, I am often asked: "Can I tell the condition of the building just by a normal viewing?" "Should I have an inspection done?" I am sometimes asked these questions. Even with the same building…
When people set out to buy a home their first thought is often “How much house can I afford?” but mortgage experts suggest there’s a better way to conceive of that question. Homebuyer regret can follow after the papers are…
The consolidation wave is extending beyond mortgage lenders and servicers, with fraud prevention and escrow management companies joining forces to create a safer closing process. Title fraud prevention firm CertifID acquired Closinglock, bringing together complementary capabilities across identity verification, fraud…
Plus: Airbnb battle in the burbs. You probably know Abigail Covington, my colleague who regularly helms the How I Bought This House column. In the year since she joined the team, she’s become one of The Inquirer’s home-buying experts. So…
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