Barry Stone
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Clarifying the essence of real estate disclosureMar 26, 2023 6:00 am - Q: As a veteran Realtor, I'm writing to disagree with the advice you gave in one of your past columns. You said sellers should provide additional information to buyers i...
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Cockeyed contractor ignores the plansMar 19, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Construction was just completed on our new home, but the building official would not approve the final inspection. He says an as-built permit is now needed before cor...
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Agent advised not to hire a home inspectorMar 12, 2023 7:00 am - Q: We recently purchased a bank-owned home that had been repossessed. When we made our offer, our agent advised us not to get a home inspection because the bank wouldn't...
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Rooting out a tree problemMar 05, 2023 5:00 am - Q: A home inspector recently pointed out that the trees near my home are lifting one side of the house. A tree-trimming company recommended removing them completely, but...
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Should sellers attend home inspection?Feb 26, 2023 5:00 am - Q: When we had our home inspected, the seller was present during the entire process. Because of this, we never felt free to converse candidly with our inspector. Shouldn...
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Call inspector before making repairsFeb 19, 2023 5:00 am - Q: When I bought my home, I made the mistake of not being present for the home inspection. Instead, I trusted that the inspector did a good job and that his report was a...
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Agent seems to withhold disclosureFeb 12, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Our next door neighbor's furnace is very noisy at the roof vent, sometimes keeping us awake at night. Recently, the house was listed for sale, so we wrote a letter to...
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Home's water has become discoloredFeb 05, 2023 5:00 am - Q: We have a well for the water supply to our vacation home. Until recently, the water quality was perfect, but the water has suddenly become discolored. A neighbor advi...
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Should home's foundation vents be closed?Jan 29, 2023 5:00 am - Q: I'm confused about foundation vents and whether to open or close them in winter. Some articles say you should keep them open to minimize moisture condensation under a...
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Know the scope and limits of home inspectionJan 22, 2023 6:00 am - Q: What exactly are home inspectors required to inspect, and what are they not required to inspect? It seems some inspectors include decks, pools and spas, while others ...