Barry Stone
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Asbestos fears surface after bathroom remodelNov 02, 2026 6:15 am - Excitement over a bathroom remodel dampened after homeowners learned their neighborhood originally had drywall containing asbestos. Here’s what you should know about exposure risks.
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Home inspector’s liability often limited to refundOct 23, 2026 12:31 pm - Liability for a home inspector’s negligence is often limited to a refund of the inspection fee. Enforcement varies by state.
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Landlord hides mold with paintOct 20, 2026 11:23 am - Like a bad penny, the mold keeps coming back, causing renter to reconsider the “option to buy.”
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Converting gas fireplace to woodOct 09, 2026 5:41 pm - Converting a gas log fireplace to burn wood instead requires careful inspection of the fireplace by a qualified professional.
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No one disclosed drain problemsOct 05, 2026 2:58 pm - Holding sellers responsible for undisclosed sewer drain congested with tree roots may prove difficult.
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Property manager blamed for dry rot damageSep 28, 2026 12:42 pm - Property owner didn’t share results of inspections yet is trying to hold the property manager responsible for dry rot damage repairs.
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Home inspector disclaims faulty furnaceSep 21, 2026 5:23 pm - Just how far should a home inspector go when it comes to evaluating a furnace?
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How to deal with deal killers at inspectionSep 14, 2026 2:22 pm - Deal killer inspector pointed out problems that might happen in the future and even had inaccuracies in his report. What can an agent do?
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Seller said nothing about foundation problemSep 09, 2026 6:15 am - An “as-is” sale doesn’t necessarily exempt the seller from disclosing known problems with a house. Buyers should be diligent at the inspection stage of such a sale.
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Agent advised against having a home inspectionAug 31, 2026 6:09 pm - Realty agents who claim a home inspection isn’t necessary because of a builder’s warranty are shirking their duty.
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