Inspectors say things like structural issues, roof failure, and mold could lead to major and expensive problems down the line ...

A general home inspection is a necessary and common step in the home-buying process. However, there are other potentially important inspections that could affect your home purchase. Usually suggested ...

Buyers treat inspections as a second round of price negotiation, and if you wait for their report to land, you are already on ...

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Have you budgeted for closing costs? The home-buying journey can seem daunting when questions like these are around each turn. Before ...

Q. We are buying a new home and were not planning to have a home inspection because the house was just approved by the county building department. Then we read your recent article about inspecting new ...

Your bid just got accepted on the home you want, and suddenly there’s so much to think about—the mortgage, the homeowners insurance, your move. As the clock ticks toward closing, your real estate ...

Q. As a licensed Realtor, I encourage every one of my buyers to hire a home inspector. The inspector I usually recommend has always done a competent job, but one thing about his inspection business ...

John Gallagher of Belmont has been inspecting residential and commercial buildings since 2000. He has a background in construction and launched his own company, Clark Hill Inspections, in 2018. More: ...