Jefferson family didn't know dream home was contaminated with meth
The Register-Guard
The Tubbses ordered a home inspection before buying the home, like most homebuyers do. However, meth contamination level inspections are not a part of any standard home inspector's checklist, according to KEZI. Families who unknowingly buy meth ...

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ConsumerReports.org
How to Choose a Home Inspector
ConsumerReports.org
To learn what a typical inspection does and does not require, the home inspection trade associations' websites can be informative. The list may surprise you. For example, among the items that InterNACHI says inspectors aren't required to examine are a ...

Statesman Journal
Family of 9 didn't know — every inch of their dream home was contaminated with meth
Idaho Statesman
The Tubbses ordered a home inspection before buying the home, like most homebuyers do. However, meth contamination level inspections are not a part of any standard home inspector's checklist, according to KEZI. Families who unknowingly buy meth ...
Oregon family living a nightmare after purchasing a meth-contaminated homeKATU
Jefferson family of nine claims realtor sold them a former meth labKEZI TV
Unexpected meth contamination keeps family out of own homeStatesman Journal
Scientific American -GoFundMe
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Nottinghamshire Live
The results of every care home inspection in Nottinghamshire ...
Nottinghamshire Live
Inspections are always being carried out on care homes across Nottinghamshire in order to keep their residents safe. Here's every report published by the Care ...
Every care home inspection in Leicester and Leicestershire ...Leicestershire Live
The results of every care home inspection in Derby and Derbyshire ...Derbyshire Live

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KOMO News
Don't assume all home inspectors do a thorough job and catch all important problems
KOMO News
When you buy a house without getting a professional home inspection, you risk expensive repairs for problems no one disclosed. But, even if you get an inspection, you can still end up with costly problems. A lot depends on who does the inspection.

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Home Inspection in Houston Just Got Easier, Thanks to New Company Big G Home Inspections
Digital Journal
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / August 3, 2018 / Gary Stefaniak, the owner and founder of Big G Home Inspections, is pleased to announce the opening of his new company. For local residents who are looking for a high quality home inspection Houston ...

The buyer's agent home inspection cheat sheet
Inman.com
The cost of property inspections can present a major outlay for buyers already facing daunting down payments, closing costs and loan fees. Here's your cheat sheet for explaining which inspections are essential and which are not. Article image credited ...

Realtor.com News
4 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Got an FHA Loan
Realtor.com News
(Note: This inspection is not a substitute for a regular home inspection, which you should absolutely get, too.) What's more, if the house requires certain repairs in order to pass inspection, they must be completed before the sale can go through. This ...

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Barry Stone, Septic problem not uncovered by home inspector
NewsOK.com
We think the home inspector should have found this problem, but he says septic systems are not included in a home inspection. If the purpose of a home inspection is to find significant defects in the property, how can something this basic be omitted?

Health Dept. creating voluntary inspection program after lead safe law struck down
WTOL.com
Now Health Department leaders are planning on creating a voluntary home inspection program. The hope is neighbors will still get their homes checked for lead, even without the legislation being in place. Toledo-Lucas County Health Commissioner Eric ...

Toledo Blade
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department developing voluntary home inspection program
Toledo Blade
Because property owners currently can't be required to have their properties inspected for lead hazards, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department will ask them to do so voluntarily. The health department is developing a voluntary residential lead and ...

Toledo Blade
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department developing voluntary home inspection program
Toledo Blade
The most stringent would mirror state inspection standards after a child has been lead poisoned and an eight-point healthy home inspection for hazards such as roof leaks; carbon monoxide and smoke detectors; pests, and mold. A health department ...

Toledo Blade
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department developing voluntary home inspection program
Toledo Blade
The most stringent would mirror state inspection standards after a child has been lead poisoned and an eight-point healthy home inspection for hazards such as roof leaks; carbon monoxide and smoke detectors; pests, and mold. A health department ...

mySanAntonio.com
All About Real Estate Disclosures
mySanAntonio.com
A proper independent home inspection is necessary to verify the disclosure items and make sure that there are no other defects that the seller did not know about. Sellers may provide a home inspection report, but if not, it's important for buyers to ...
All About Real Estate Disclosures | Smart Change: Personal ...nwitimes.com

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STL.News (blog)
Maximizing Your Home's Value: Three Tips to Prepare for a Home ...
STL.News (blog)
ATLANTA/ July 25, 2018 (STL.News) — Assured Comfort Heating, Air & Plumbing, a leading home service company serving the greater Atlanta area, is offering ...

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Maximizing Your Home's Value: Three Tips to Prepare for a Home Inspection
Markets Insider
ATLANTA, July 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Assured Comfort Heating, Air & Plumbing, a leading home service company serving the greater Atlanta area, is offering home inspection preparation tips to local residents ready to place their homes on the market.

Minnesota Public Radio News
What you're giving up when you skip a home inspection
Minnesota Public Radio News
The Twin Cities housing market is tight, and some home buyers are skipping a home inspection in order to quickly close their sale. But they're giving up much more than another piece of paper. Certified home inspector John Trostle explained why home ...

National Post
Your home inspection isn't foolproof
National Post
I hear the horror stories all the time. People email me saying their home inspector missed this, or that. But the truth is, a home inspector can't catch every single little thing that's not right with the house. Imagine the size of the report after ...

Greenfield Daily Reporter
Moisture control top priority for homeowners
Greenfield Daily Reporter
The most common issue I find when doing a home inspection is related to the control of moisture around the outside of the home. Grade and/or drainage control is so important. Poor or negative drainage can cause all kinds of other issues or “results ...

Standard-Examiner
Column: Three home inspection upgrades you don't want to miss
Standard-Examiner
While a standard home inspection covers important items like the condition of the roof, foundation, and heating, cooling, electrical and plumbing systems, it doesn't include everything. Here are three inspection upgrades every buyer will want to ...