Lansing State Journal
What Your Home Inspector Wishes You Knew
Lansing State Journal
At first glance, the home inspection can seem a little daunting, especially for first-time buyers and sellers who don't have much experience with the process. But, like anything, if you know what to expect, it can make this critical step seem much less ...

The Commercial Appeal
Police defend black Memphis real estate investor racial profiling case
The Commercial Appeal
Memphis police defended a black real estate investor after a woman called the police to report the man in her neighborhood. The woman denies racism.
Inspecting While Black: Watch Man Tell Racist Story Of Memphis Neighbor Who Called CopsNews One
White Woman Called the Cops on Black Real Estate Agent Inspecting Next-Door HouseThe Root
Neighbor Calls The Police on Young Investor!YouTube

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6abc.com
Hidden Camera Investigation: Home Inspectors
6abc.com
Potential home buyers entrust home inspectors to look for flaws to help avoid buying a money pit. But, as our hidden camera investigation found, not all are as reliable as you think. Like many prospective buyers, Chaney Widmer counted on a home ...

Akron Beacon Journal
Beacon's Best 2017: House and Home
Akron Beacon Journal
The annual 'Beacon's Best' is a showcase of all the top-quality restaurants, services, businesses, and more that Northeast Ohio has to offer. Determined by your votes and nominations, the best of the best are awarded for their time, dedication, and ...

News One
Inspecting While Black: Watch Man Tell Racist Story Of Memphis Neighbor Who Called Cops
News One
Michael Hayes was interrupted during a home inspection by a neighbor who pulled a racist move and summoned authorities on May 5. The incident comes as Black people are taking to social media to expose racial profiling incidents. Hayes, an entrepreneur ...

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HousingWire
Nationstar (aka Mr. Cooper) to pay $1.5 million for illegal inspection fees
HousingWire
According to the office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, Nationstar allegedly passed certain home inspection costs on to homeowners despite it being illegal to do so in the state. Per details provided by Frosh's office, Nationstar, acting as a ...

Home Inspection Software Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2018 – 2022
Digital Journal
Global Home Inspection Software Industry. Latest Report on Home Inspection Software Market Global Analysis & 2022 Forecast Research Study. This report studies the global Home Inspection Software market, analyzes and researches the Home Inspection ...

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The Seattle Times
5 home inspection mistakes buyers and sellers make | The Seattle ...
The Seattle Times
Home inspectors not only identify problems with houses, they can give buyers information that will help them with the upkeep. Here are five inspection mistakes ...
Crucial things to know before you hire a home inspector | KOMOKOMO News

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The Mortgage Reports (blog)
What to look for in a home inspection: recognizing the deal breakers
The Mortgage Reports (blog)
How do you know what to look for in a home inspection report? Unless you work in construction, you may well not understand the jargon used in your report. Of course, you can research the terminology online. However, even then you may not be able to ...

EMFs on property, buyer's responsibility for unauthorized pier, and first-time buyer's need-to-know info
Virginian-Pilot
Q. During a home inspection, is it OK to walk around the property I am buying with my electromagnetic field meter in an effort to get a reading of the volume of frequency waves? A. Absolutely. But, more importantly, what is an electromagnetic field ...

Nasdaq
Home Sellers Say 'Jump,' Buyers Ask 'How High?' - NerdWallet
NerdWallet (blog)
In this seller's market, home buyers must jump through hoops to stand out from the crowd. Surveillance cameras in an open house and personalized offer letters ...
Home Sellers Say 'Jump,' Buyers Ask 'How High?' - Nasdaq.comNasdaq

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Should home inspectors disclose pest infestation?
Chicago Daily Herald
If fungus or dry rot problems are observed during a home inspection, it is permissible to say "apparent moisture damage," followed by the same recommendation. If your home inspector used that kind of verbiage, then the seller acted improperly when ...

Boston.com
Ask the Realtor: Why the highest offer isn't always the best one
Boston.com
This is something to discuss with your agent, but it's often in your best interest to take the lower offer without the home inspection contingency. If the inspection is waived, there will be no further negotiation prior to signing the purchase and sale ...

Real Estate Advice: Do your homework when searching for a home
Wicked Local
Make sure you have “escape” clauses – contingencies that allow you to get your money back in case of financing difficulties, problems the home inspection may uncover, and other appropriate escape hatches. Make sure deadlines for each step are realistic.

The Pasadena Star-News
Pasadena considers abandoning city-run inspections for homes on the market
The Pasadena Star-News
Dozens of people — most of them Realtors — flooded Pasadena's City Council chambers Monday to convince the Council that a city-run home inspection program is overly burdensome – and may be unconstitutional. Despite their numbers and the pervasive ...

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Realtor.com News
What Is a Home Maintenance Inspection? | realtor.com®
Realtor.com News
Worried your roof is on the fritz or your foundation is a little worse for wear? A home maintenance inspection can clarify those concerns.

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The Times
Ambridge could require fire and safety inspections
The Times
AMBRIDGE — Those looking to sell a home in the borough could have one extra step to go through. Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal that requires a fire and safety inspection before a home can be sold, borough Manager Joe Kauer said. “When someone ...

Free Webinars Reveal How to Become a Home Inspector
PR Newswire (press release)
BROOKFIELD, Wis., May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Details about what it takes to become a home inspector and how to get home inspection training are revealed during the free webinars hosted by American Home Inspectors Training by OnCourse Learning.

Family 'horrified' to learn dream home contaminated by meth
WAFB.com
I can't believe this is such a serious issue, and it's not covered in the home inspection,” Amanda Gates said. The home had been auctioned off after a foreclosure, and state officials say they're hearing about more contaminated homes, especially with ...

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KIRO Seattle
Maple Valley family "horrified" to learn dream home is contaminated with meth
KIRO Seattle
Meth can be cause health problems for adults and can cause developmental issues for children. The results from the home came back positive for meth, with some of the highest traces coming from the 5-year-old child's bedroom upstairs. His toys and ...