When purchasing a home an inspection is typically part of the process. More often than not inspections are done after a contract is signed. There is, however, something home buyers can do prior to ...

Many buyers opt to waive their right to a home inspection to increase their chances of having an offer accepted. Approximately 25 percent of buyers make an offer without making it contingent on a home ...

Reader Question: I am a home inspector. Customers tell me I am a good inspector. I always want to improve my methods when I can. Your answer to this question could help focus my efforts. What are the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover real estate law. This article is more than 7 years old. This past April, 78% of real estate contracts were settled, ...

Q: I am a home inspector. Customers tell me I am a good inspector. I always want to improve my methods when I can. Your answer to this question may help focus my efforts. What are the main questions ...

Any good real estate agent will tell you that making updates before listing your home will attract more potential buyers. Likewise, many home buyers will be willing to offer a higher price on a home ...

To hear professional home inspectors tell it, Americans take better care of their automobiles than their homes. Consequently, every homebuyer should plan to spend the $400 to $600 necessary to have ...

Cleaning your carpets and clearing out clutter in the garage aren't enough to get your house on the market anymore. Several metro suburbs, including Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New Hope, St. Louis Park ...

Reader Question: I am a home inspector. Customers tell me I am a good inspector. I always want to improve my methods when I can. Your answer to this question may help focus my efforts. What are the ...