Morrisey files suit to shut down Cabell home inspector
Huntington Herald Dispatch
CHARLESTON - A lawsuit seeking a court order to shut down a Cabell County home inspection business for alleged violations of the state's Consumer Credit and Protection Act has been filed by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, his office ...

Tampabay.com
Florida Insider Poll: Jeb handled hurricanes better than Rick Scott ...
Tampabay.com
Gov. Rick Scott received generally high marks for his handling of the hurricanes hitting Florida and its sister territory, Puerto Rico, but his PR team lately has ...

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Barry Stone: Even new homes aren't perfect | News OK
NewsOK.com
The belief that a newly built home is flawless, simply because it is new and was approved by the building department, is an unfortunate myth, Barry Stone writes.

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Frederick News Post
On the House: What to expect when it's time to get your home inspected
Frederick News Post
In New Jersey, for instance, inspectors are licensed and regulated by the state's Home Inspection Advisory Committee. To become certified, inspectors must, by law, complete 180 hours of study courses, including 40 hours of unpaid field work in the ...

The Keene Sentinel
Do-It-Yourself Home Prep for Winter
The Keene Sentinel
Patrick Richardson, owner of Richardson Home Inspection Service in Surry, has been inspecting homes throughout southwest New Hampshire and southeast Vermont for 25 years and says a walk around the house should be geared toward spotting any ...

RisMedia.com (press release)
How Pre-Listing Inspections Can Help Your Business
RisMedia.com (press release)
Home inspections are often considered a key part of the pre-closing process, but there are advantages to having your clients schedule an inspection before their property goes on the market. Learn how this strategy can help make the selling process for ...

Phoenix Business Journal
Real estate CEO hopes to disrupt home buying, commission model
Phoenix Business Journal
Hunt also has a la carte services such as a $500 appraisal, $400 home inspection, $45 open house hosting and $1,000 closing service that customers can pick from. “We want people to know that there is another option besides the 'for sale by owner' route ...

Realtor.com News
Real Estate Counteroffers: Is There a Limit to How Long This Can Go On?
Realtor.com News
“If the sellers are looking for flexibility on the closing date or want you to waive the home inspection contingency, you may be able to win their signature on a contract without offering more money,” Lerner says. “You should still have a home ...

Washington Post
What's ahead for home buyers in Northern Virginia
Washington Post
The before-the-school-year-starts buyers have settled into their homes in Northern Virginia, so house hunters looking this fall may have less competition for the limited available inventory of properties on the market. Buyers in the Northern Virginia ...

PR Newswire (press release)
Expert Answers Questions on How to Become a Home Inspector
PR Newswire (press release)
BROOKFIELD, Wis., Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran home inspector Chris Chirafisi will answer the most commonly asked questions about the home ...

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Washington Post
Before forking over money for home inspection, find out whether the seller has tax liens
Washington Post
Q: We placed a contract on a home that should never have been listed in the first place, since it had more than $150,000 in tax liens. Am I entitled to a refund of my inspection fee of $450 since the seller's real estate agent did not perform her due ...

Home weatherization assistance available for eligible households
The Star Beacon
Ohioans participating in the HWAP will receive a home inspection to identify the services necessary to improve their home's energy efficiency. Ohioans with a household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for ...

Times Herald-Record
Dear Monty: 6 tips to resurrect a failed negotiation
Times Herald-Record
Q: A buyer has an accepted offer on a home, and a home inspection has revealed several items that are defects. The buyer's attorney delivered a letter to the seller's attorney stating that all work discovered in the inspection has to be completed by ...

Milford Daily News
Experience is a great selling point
Milford Daily News
When we are ready to sell our homes, we know that finding a Realtor is step one, but are all agents the same? In a sea of real estate agents, how do we separate the best from the average. The answer is simple – experience. There is no substitute for ...

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Oklahoma City home inspector says report should be treated as a punch list
NewsOK.com
Home inspection standards of practice instruct us to identify and report items that are not safe such as an improperly vented flue or hot-to-the-touch light switch, items that are broken such as a glass panel or a window lock, and items that are not ...

HONOLULU Magazine (blog)
What to Expect at Your Home Inspection to Help Prevent Bad ...
HONOLULU Magazine (blog)
If you're like us, when buying your first used car, you probably opened the hood, looked at the engine, and if you didn't see any duct tape or clothespins, you ...

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Marin Independent Journal
How to handle a home inspection surprise
Marin Independent Journal
How to handle a home inspection surprise. Fewer than one in 50 deals go south as the result of an inspection report. (David Royal/Monterey County Herald). By Marni Jameson, IJ correspondent. Posted: 10/06/17, 11:43 AM PDT | Updated: 1 min ago.

Herald & Review
At Home with Marni Jameson: Handling home inspection surprises
Herald & Review
I shrug. “It took 18 days. I was trying to beat my record of one day.” “We did have a hurricane,” she reminds me, then adds, “You don't seem very excited.” “Not till it's over,” I say wearily. When you have bought and sold as many homes as I have, you ...

Philly.com
What to expect when it's time to get your home inspected
Philly.com
In short, buyers are accepting a house as is — and potentially, all of its hidden problems. To help buyers decide how important independent inspections are, the Inquirer spoke to real estate agents and inspectors about what goes into a home inspection ...

eParisExtra.com (blog)
Charming historical home to be auctioned in Paris, Texas
eParisExtra.com (blog)
Charming historical home for auction in Paris, Texas. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, 2 living areas has been updated with modern conveniences and still showcases the historical charm of an older home. New paint for both interior and exterior. Hardwood ...