INSPECTION & APPRAISAL
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Even though both a home inspection and a home appraisal involve a certified professional visiting a house and evaluat...
Highlights A pest inspection typically costs between $0 and $400, with a national average cost of $133. The total c...
Highlights The typical cost range for a swimming pool inspection is between $125 and $250. The main factors that af...
Highlights Septic tank inspection has a typical cost range of $200 to $900, and a national average cost of $550. So...
Typical Range: $250 to $400 National Average: $300An HVAC system (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) keep...
Q: After a few weeks of searching, I found a home that suits my budget and seems to be in good condition. Before maki...
Prepare Yourself for Updates and RenovationsThere will always be a market for old houses. They have charm and history...
National Average: $100Homeowners in coastal, hilly, or exposed areas of the country know their homes could be at ri...
Typical Range: $120 to $321 National Average: $215A roof inspection is a visual examination of a roof’s materials ...
A professional home inspector's duty is to evaluate a home’s major systems and ensure they are safe and in good worki...
Home buyers can gain a wealth of information about a property by attending an open house. Spotting problems that hide in plain sight can save trouble—and needless...
Q: My husband and I made an offer on the house of our dreams a few weeks ago, but now a home inspection has determine...
Q: We’re selling our house, and we just had the inspection. The inspector found some mold in the basement, and we’re ...
Typical Range: $279 to $399 National Average: $338You’ve found the home of your dreams, made an offer, and are rea...
A home inspection can make or break a sale, which may be why home inspectors are sometimes referred to as a buyer’s b...
TikTok is known for spawning viral challenges and dance trends, but it turns out it can also be a great place to lear...
Kicking back in front of a roaring fire is among the simplest, most satisfying pastimes during chilly weather. But th...
Home inspections are not cheap. But if you’re looking to purchase a home, having it thoroughly inspected before you c...
Housing used to be a fairly safe investment — you put your money in and, in a few years when it was time to sell, you...
You know what you paid for your home and how much the house next door costs. You know what you’ve put into renovation...
With home sales running a solid 12% ahead of last spring, some house hunters are waiving the inspection contingency. ...
Hooray! The housing market is bouncing back from the depths! No, wait, prices are going sideways—in some markets. Who...
Good news! Real estate prices are firming up, and sales are on an upswing. You may soon be able to cash in on your ho...
Home values continue to vacillate in most markets, which means that it's difficult to estimate exactly how much equit...
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)...
Search for Hidden ProblemsNow, more than ever, buyer beware. Most sellers just aren’t motivated to do expensive repai...
Bob reviews the site preparation process with the on-site contractor, Michael Sheils.
The home's side entry will be restored using the original columns, which homeowner Jim Verity found in the basement. On the front porch, new support beams and rai...
Bob meets with the contractor to inspect the poured footings and discuss the pouring process. Next, Bob helps install the sill plate and explains the various type...
After house hunting with a realtor, Bob inspects one home in particular to check for structural and cosmetic problems before buying.
Bob accompanies carpenter-contractor Bob Ryley on a "contractor's tour" of the home with the aim of assessing any needed modifications to the interior.
