A home inspection is a professional, third-party inspection of a property that you intend to buy. Its goal is to evaluate the home from a structural and safety standpoint, as well as to ensure you’re ...

Whether you live in an apartment, condo or single-family house, you want to know that your dwelling is safe — not just in a safe neighborhood, but physically sound, too. Structural problems with your ...

Jolene Lomnes urges homebuyers not to be distracted by shiny things “The inspection revealed the sewage pipe had been leaking human waste for years. In fact, the pipe had actually developed poop ...

A home appraisal and an inspection are two important steps in the homebuying process. Although they both involve a professional looking over the house carefully, they serve different purposes. An ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

The array of insurance and warranty policies that come into play during a real estate transaction can be overwhelming for first-time buyers and first-time sellers, too. Buyers must purchase ...