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Mold testing vs. Moisture testing

My knee-jerk reaction to mold testing is "don't bother". The situations where mold testing may have some value are few and far between.
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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 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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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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Attic inspections: opening sealed panels

Should home inspectors open up "sealed" attic access panels? Heck yes. Every time, unless the owner or buyer specifically says not to.
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Who to trust: your home inspector or the seller

I don't get involved in real estate negotiations a whole lot; it's not my job, it's none of my business, and I'm not qualified to do so. But...
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47 Home Inspection Issues in Under 3 Minutes, Explained

I put together a short little video compilation showing a bunch of video clips of various defects that we've captured during home inspections.
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Should home inspectors recommend upgrading to new AFCIs? No.

Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters are relatively new electrical safety devices that first appeared in the 1999 National Electric Code.
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