Barry Stone
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Bargain home inspectors are no bargainSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Q: When we bought our home, the Realtor recommended a particular home inspector because, as she put it, "He doesn't charge as much as the others." At the time, we though...
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Buyer concerned about asbestos sidingSep 10, 2023 7:00 am - Q: We're about to buy an old house that has asbestos siding and are unsure about whether to proceed with the purchase. We have two children and are very concerned about ...
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Mold behind wallpaper was not disclosedSep 03, 2023 7:00 am - Q: We recently sold our home and made full disclosure of every defect we could think of. The buyers hired a home inspector, and we repaired all of the defects listed in ...
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New home with drainage problemsAug 27, 2023 7:00 am - Q: We bought a newly built home about three years ago. Since then, we have been dealing with drainage issues, mainly pooling rainwater in the backyard. We've worked with...
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Inspector's estimates on repair costs are unreliableAug 20, 2023 7:00 am - Q: When we bought our home, the home inspection report included estimated costs to repair the reported defects. The conclusion of the report stated all of the problems f...
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Conflict of interest among agents, inspectorsAug 13, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I am a newly certified home inspector and have a question that involves professional ethics. When I attended home inspection school, my instructor told the class we s...
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Should home inspectors recommend experts?Aug 06, 2023 6:00 am - Q: As a longtime Realtor, I recommend the most qualified home inspectors to my clients. Recently, a local inspection company criticized inspectors who advise their clien...
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Home inspector underestimates repair costsJul 28, 2023 8:00 am - Q: Before we bought our home, our home inspector found rotted floor framing under the house, and the sellers refused to pay for repairs. The inspector estimated $4,000 t...
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Inspector fails to inform buyer of old wiringJul 23, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Before we bought our home, our home inspector said the house has Romex wiring. After moving in, our electrician installed a ceiling fan. When he was in the attic, he ...
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Agent advises against radon testJul 16, 2023 6:00 am - Q: When I bought my home, the home inspector recommended a radon test for an additional $200. My agent, who attended the inspection, said there had not been any high rad...