Buyers are no longer treating inspections as a box to tick on the way to closing. You are increasingly using that contingency ...

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 ...

Inspectors say things like structural issues, roof failure, and mold could lead to major and expensive problems down the line ...

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 ...

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 ...

“A home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process, as it can reveal any underlying issues or hidden defects that may not be immediately apparent,” said Kriegstein. “These could include ...

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Have you budgeted for closing costs? The home-buying journey can seem daunting when questions like these are around each turn. Before ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. The housing market is still tight, due to a perfect storm of factors, and ...