Inspections

Negotiations after the inspection, part 3: Reasonable negotiation items

I not saying these items should be negotiated, but no home buyer would be considered unreasonable for renegotiating based on these types of issues.
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Negotiations after the inspection, part 2: stuff that shouldn’t be negotiated

These are things that come up during home inspections that should not lead to price reductions, nor should they lead to repair requests for the seller.
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Negotiations after the inspection, part 1: options for the buyer

When a home inspector finds defects during a home inspection, there are four choices for a buyer: renegotiate the price, cancel the purchase agreement, ask the seller to perform repairs,...
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Arrow-Breaker™ faucets are great, but there are two important things to know about them

The first thing to know about these faucets is that there is no need for an exterior vacuum breaker.
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Repairing a window with fogged glass

I recently had several windows with fogged glass repaired, and I took photos of the process to share with anyone who's curious.
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Failed window seals vs. fogged glass

One of the most common window and door issues that comes up during a home inspection is fogged glass, which is more commonly known as a broken seal.
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Photos from New Construction Home Inspections, Part V

New construction houses should be inspected by private home inspectors. If you're on the fence about having a new home inspected, please look through these photos.
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Protimeter Surveymaster: The Best Moisture Meter for Home Inspectors

I'm just going to come right out and say that if you're a home inspector, the Surveymaster is the moisture meter of choice. Ask a room full of home inspectors...
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