Aug 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
If your house was built before 1978, assume it has lead paint somewhere unless testing proves otherwise. Don’t sand, scrape, or disturb painted surfaces until you’ve either run a certified test or sent samples to a lab. The EPA reports that 87% of homes built before...
Aug 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
A VA loan can close on a manufactured home without a separate VA compliance inspection if the local building authority already performed foundation, framing, and final inspections and issued a Certificate of Occupancy. That rule comes straight from VA Circular...
Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
The rule is simple: a finding is critical if it threatens safety, points to active system failure, or could block financing or insurance; everything else that’s cosmetic, routine maintenance, or a “keep an eye on it” note is optional. That one distinction should drive...
Aug 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
A post-inspection consultation is the inspector-led follow-up, in person or over video, that walks you through the inspection report, answers your questions, and turns raw findings into a repair or negotiation request. It usually happens right after the inspection...
Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hire a licensed home inspector the day your offer is accepted, not the day before your contingency expires. Schedule the walkthrough inside your contract’s inspection window, show up in person if you can, and turn the finished report into a Create Request List™ before...
Aug 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re a low-income buyer being pressured to waive your home inspection, the short answer is: don’t, unless you have a specific low-risk situation and a concrete backup plan. The inspection waiver risks for low-income buyers are disproportionately severe because a...
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