Sarasota Herald-Tribune
REAL ESTATE MATTERS: All real estate deals carry risks
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
But my question is whether I can also get reimbursed for the cost of the home inspection. A: In response to your issue with the listing broker, the listing broker is not responsible for and does not have an obligation to search the title on a home. The ...

Arizona Daily Star
Rosie on the House: Inspection is best way to check if house can handle heat
Arizona Daily Star
ANSWER: You need to have a home inspection done to check out the insulation and any possible problems with heating and air-conditioning systems. You can also have a whole-house energy audit done in the home you are buying. An audit like that should ...

ABC27
Buying a home? What does seller have to tell you?
ABC27
Always get a home inspection and ask if they look for environmental issues. It may not be included in all inspections. There is a two-year statute of limitations, so if you find a problem with your home or property after you move in, reach out to your ...

Realtor.com News
How to Negotiate Repairs After a Home Inspection: Haggling Tips for Buyers
Realtor.com News
If you're buying a home, you'll want to know how to negotiate repairs after a home inspection. After all, odds are even the dreamiest house will have problems, and sellers might be open to the notion of fixing a few flaws—with the right persuasion. So ...

Protect yourself and your investment — Get a home inspection
KYStandard.com
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Central Penn Business Journal
Pa. House approves bill to license home inspectors
Central Penn Business Journal
The bipartisan legislation also would establish statewide standards for the profession of home inspecting and the home inspection report, including a requirement to disclose interior mold to clients. "The purchase of a home can quickly turn into a ...

Record-Courier
Networx: Buy your home online: A step-by-step guide
Record-Courier
Remember to include must-have contingencies such as home inspection, appraisal, financing, and possibly selling your current home within a stipulated time frame. Even the closing may be done remotely, thanks to electronic signature technology. (That's ...

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WBIR-TV
Know these hidden costs before buying a home - WBIR.com
WBIR-TV
We all know the general rule of thumb: When you're thinking about purchasing a home, you need to save up 20 percent of the purchase price for a down ...

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Arizona Daily Star
What can I do to find out if my house can handle the heat in Phoenix ...
Arizona Daily Star
When wall-mounted toilet springs a leak, call a plumber quick!

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ABC27
Pa. House passes bill to license home inspectors
ABC27
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would require home inspectors to be licensed by the state. House Bill 1001 would establish statewide standards for the profession and the home inspection report. Rep.

Dothan Eagle
James Grant Realty | Homes for Sales | Dothan AL
Dothan Eagle
In addition, real estate agents often have a network of professional contacts, as they can recommend reputable businesses to turn to when you need a loan or home inspection performed, for example. Further, and perhaps most importantly, one of their job ...

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RisMedia.com (press release)
On the House: What to Expect When It's Time to Get Your Home Inspected
RisMedia.com (press release)
In New Jersey, for instance, inspectors are licensed and regulated by the state's Home Inspection Advisory Committee. To become certified, inspectors must, by law, complete 180 hours of study courses, including 40 hours of unpaid field work in the ...

Morrisey files suit to shut down Cabell home inspector
Huntington Herald Dispatch
CHARLESTON - A lawsuit seeking a court order to shut down a Cabell County home inspection business for alleged violations of the state's Consumer Credit and Protection Act has been filed by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, his office ...

Tampabay.com
Florida Insider Poll: Jeb handled hurricanes better than Rick Scott ...
Tampabay.com
Gov. Rick Scott received generally high marks for his handling of the hurricanes hitting Florida and its sister territory, Puerto Rico, but his PR team lately has ...

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Barry Stone: Even new homes aren't perfect | News OK
NewsOK.com
The belief that a newly built home is flawless, simply because it is new and was approved by the building department, is an unfortunate myth, Barry Stone writes.

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W.Va. AG Files Lawsuit Against Cabell County Home Inspector
HNN Huntingtonnews.net
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced the filing of a lawsuit that seeks a court order to shut down a Cabell County home inspection business for alleged violations of the state's Consumer Credit and Protection Act.

Frederick News Post
On the House: What to expect when it's time to get your home inspected
Frederick News Post
In New Jersey, for instance, inspectors are licensed and regulated by the state's Home Inspection Advisory Committee. To become certified, inspectors must, by law, complete 180 hours of study courses, including 40 hours of unpaid field work in the ...

9NEWS.com
Know these hidden costs before buying a home
9NEWS.com
Getting a home inspection is critical. If there's something wrong with the property, you want to know before you close so you can either negotiate or walk away. A home inspection does add another line item to your budget, but it's not something you ...

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The Keene Sentinel
Do-It-Yourself Home Prep for Winter
The Keene Sentinel
Patrick Richardson, owner of Richardson Home Inspection Service in Surry, has been inspecting homes throughout southwest New Hampshire and southeast Vermont for 25 years and says a walk around the house should be geared toward spotting any ...

RisMedia.com (press release)
How Pre-Listing Inspections Can Help Your Business
RisMedia.com (press release)
Home inspections are often considered a key part of the pre-closing process, but there are advantages to having your clients schedule an inspection before their property goes on the market. Learn how this strategy can help make the selling process for ...