Home Inspection

by Michele Lerner A home inspection is a crucial element of any home purchase. Most buyers make their purchase offer contingent on the results of a home inspection so they can decide not to buy if the inspection reveals significant structural problems. In a market with heavy competition for homes, buyers sometimes waive the home-inspection […]

Question: Using the home inspection contingency, must a buyer hire a licensed inspector or can the buyer have a friend or relative, who is a contractor, perform the inspection for the buyer?  Aren't there some exemptions to this licensing requirement?  If not, what should the broker do when the buyer announces that the buyer intends […]

No matter how you slice it, buying real estate is a complicated process that takes time and hard work to get right. Whether you’re looking for your dream home or an investment property to help build your retirement nest egg, here are a few things to keep in mind. Mortgage interest rates are still low […]

7 Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector The inevitable home inspection looms large for anxious homebuyers waiting to purchase their new property. The process is tenuous, as finding the right home inspector can be fraught with doubts. After all, your decisions whether or not to buy the house rests largely in their hands. Make the process easier […]