People often confuse the home appraisal with the home inspection. Appraisals are estimates of a home’s value — and they’re typically required before you can close on your mortgage loan. Inspections, ...

Eric Swiatek is a licensed home inspector with over two decades of experience in the housing industry and an up-to-date radon testing license. He has performed over ...

The process of buying a home involves a number of variables that come up at various times throughout your search for a home. For instance, real estate professionals typically advise buyers to get a ...

The process of buying a home involves a number of variables that present at various times throughout buyers’ search for a home. For instance, real estate professionals typically advise buyers to ...

A home inspection is a crucial step in the process of buying or selling a property. For both real estate agents and homeowners, understanding what to look for in a home inspection is essential to ...

Saving money by skipping a home inspection may end up costing homebuyers more in the future. Even though most sellers are required to provide homebuyers with a seller’s property disclosure statement, ...

Home inspections are typically done within seven to 14 days of the property going under contract. A home inspection on an average-sized property can take anywhere from two to four hours. Foundation ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

Foundation issues and water damage and mold, oh my! While it's a dream for many, homeownership is not always a walk in the park. But it's important to set yourself up for success during the homebuying ...