Investor-focused inspection and due diligence articles for NH and VT real estate.
Masonry chimneys are near and dear to my heart, and also something of a scourge to my existence as a home inspector. I’ll explain both sides of that in a minute, but first, a little context on why New England…
Somewhere along the way, the real estate and home inspection industry decided every home purchase needed the same warning label: “This is the biggest financial decision of your life.” I understand the impulse. It sounds serious. It sounds like someone…
You just got your home inspection report and your first question is the same one almost every buyer asks: “Okay, but what’s this going to cost me to fix?” That’s a completely reasonable question. You’re making a huge financial decision,…
You’ve probably seen the lists. “Top 10 home inspection red flags!” Foundation cracks, old wiring, water stains — fine, sure, those matter. But here’s what most of those lists won’t tell you: whether a crack is a problem or just…
Most buyers assume the inspection report is a simple pass/fail — a list of things broken or not broken. That’s not quite how it works, and understanding the difference matters when you’re deciding whether to move forward on a property.…
