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 ...

Kim Porter is a freelance personal finance writer. She has written about personal finance topics for AARP Magazine, Bankrate, Credit Karma, NextAdvisor, U.S. News & World Report, Reviewed, Credit ...

A home inspection is a professional, third-party inspection of a property that you intend to buy. Its goal is to evaluate the home from a structural and safety standpoint, as well as to ensure you’re ...

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, ...

A home inspection evaluates the condition of a property. When appraising the condition of a property, a licensed home inspector provides a thorough evaluation of its systems and structures. These can ...

When you’re considering buying a home, a home inspection can help you determine which concessions you should ask for. The key to successful negotiation is to ask for reasonable repairs. Depending on ...

Home inspection is part of the real estate process in almost every transaction. I mention “almost” because the buyer may elect not to require a home inspection. We will look at what happens in most ...

There are many perks of buying new construction, but keep in mind the word “new” doesn’t necessarily mean “perfect.” There is a common misconception that a brand new home doesn’t require a traditional ...

Raleigh's clay soil, humidity and storm seasons create a unique set of problems that most first-time buyers overlook.

Every homeowner knows one of the steps to buying a home is and should always include getting an inspection by a reputable inspector. There are also benefits to getting a pre-sale home inspection when ...

Charlotte’s warm, humid climate makes termites a year-round threat, not just seasonal. Carpenter ants and wood-boring beetles ...