Q. We are buying a new home and were not planning to have a home inspection because the house was just approved by the county building department. Then we read your recent article about inspecting new ...

New home inspection trends in 2026 are changing how lenders, buyers and agents manage due diligence, closing timelines and ...

Q: Before we purchased our home, the sellers hired their own home inspector. We were given a copy of the report and bought the house as-is because no major problems were disclosed. Two months later, ...

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 ...

From missed mold and radon to buyer missteps, beware these home inspection mistakes can that lead to serious safety risks and costly repairs after closing.

Waiving an inspection became a negotiation tool for buyers navigating the pandemic-fueled real-estate market. But they’re regaining bargaining power as the buying boom continues to cool. of buyers who ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Reader Question: We like a home and want to make an offer. The seller is offering the home in "as is" condition and did not complete a seller condition ...

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: ...