home inspection
November 19, 2024
Buying a home is a complex process with many steps. One of them is getting your dream home inspected by a licensed professional. Some home buyers may feel tempted to skip this step because they think it will speed up the purchase process. Or, they just don’t want to pay for it. But the truth is, a home inspection can save you from making a catastrophic mistake by unknowingly purchasing a home in need of major repairs. Before delving into more reasons to get a home inspection, let’s break down what a home inspector actually does: What is a Home Inspection? The purpose of a home inspection is to alert you of any potential safety hazards or usability problems in […]
September 5, 2017
So, you’ve found your dream home, and your offer was accepted. Congrats! Now, it’s time for the home inspection. A home inspection might seem worrisome. But, it’s a necessary step in the home-buying process, ensuring that you know exactly what’s going on within the bones of the house. Not all homebuyers fully understand how inspections work. Here are nine things you should know about them: Inspections Are (Technically) Optional. It may come as a surprise, but home inspections are not a required part of the real estate process. But, they are a great idea. You obviously want to know what you’re getting into, and an inspection will give you an idea of the home’s problems (whether it be a roof […]