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

When you buy a home, it's standard to have a home inspection. It allows buyers to get a heads-up about potential problems down the road, as well as poor construction or dangerous wiring. But many new ...

Buyers treat inspections as a second round of price negotiation, and if you wait for their report to land, you are already on ...

Even in the midsize town in northern Alabama where we wanted to buy, the real estate market was nuts. Homes were going under contract the same day they were listed, making it nearly impossible to see ...

Home inspections are a key part of the homebuying process. As the buyer, you’ll want to have a qualified professional inspect the interior and exterior of the property in detail to determine whether ...

Q: In one of your columns, a buyer was annoyed that her agent would not recommend a home inspector by name. I'm a Realtor, and our company has a policy against recommending any service providers.

If you’re buying a ho u se, you know that your home inspector will check it out and make sure it’s in decent shape. But if you want to get to know your home beyond its pretty facade, you should pepper ...

Buyers who make too many demands for home sellers to make repairs are renegotiating the contract and could put the deal at risk. GETTY There’s a lot of give-and-take when it comes to buying a house.