Home Disclosures, Inspections, and Appraisals
Is the house you're hoping to buy in good physical condition, or does it have hidden defects? What does the seller know about it, and what is he or she, and the listing broker, obligated to tell you? And what does a professional appraiser say about the home's value? Find out the importance of monitoring these aspects of your home purchase process.
Before you finalize your house purchase, be sure the house is in good condition. The best way is to have a professional inspection.
A home's landscaping can be valuable--or it can be a future expense, if soil toxicity, leaking irrigation pipes, and plant diseases are a problem. Look into having a landscape inspection.
How to negotiate repairs that a house inspection turns up.
How to deal with problems that turn up at the final inspection of your newly-constructed home.
Learn how to detect mold, and when it's a problem.
Don't want to share your room with Casper? Here's what to watch for.
If your contract contains an inspection contingency and the applicable deadline hasn't passed, the seller should return your earnest money deposit.
The seller’s disclosure report is one of the most important documents in the homebuying process.
The risks of buying a property with an ADU that isn't up to code.
Home sellers are responsible for informing prospective buyers about environmental hazards, such as asbestos.
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