Barry Stone
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Agent said home had no problemsMar 10, 2026 12:57 pm - When my sister purchased a newly remodeled house, the agent said it had been inspected and there were no problems. However, since moving in she’s discovered plumbing and electrical issues.
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Agent prevents home inspector disclosureMar 03, 2026 6:51 pm - A buyer noticed worn exterior paint and asked the inspector for an opinion. The real estate agent chimed in with a comment, cutting off conversation, yet the inspector didn’t address the concern in the final report. Was this negligent?
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Owner afraid to get a building permitFeb 24, 2026 10:55 am - A homeowner wants to convert the garage of her 100-year-old house to a bedroom, but is hesitant to apply for a building permit because the property might not be able to meet modern codes.
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Refunds from negligent home inspectorsFeb 17, 2026 2:08 pm - After we bought our home, multiple problems were discovered. None were reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability is limited to a refund of his inspection fee.
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Homeowner concerned about foundationFeb 10, 2026 4:00 pm - I found a house that I really like, but the home inspection report says there may be foundation problems. How can I determine the cost to fix the foundation, and if in it actually needs to be fixed?
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Homeowner uncertain about vinyl sidingFeb 02, 2026 6:15 am - The plywood siding on our house is rotted in many places. We're planning to install vinyl siding over it, but we've got some questions that need answers before we go ahead.
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Homeowner nearly burned by TV plumberJan 26, 2026 5:31 pm - I've owned my home for 25 years and have never had a serious plumbing problem. But recently, the toilet has been running off and on for no reason.
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Yelp referrals for home inspectorsJan 20, 2026 3:50 pm - In one of your columns, a buyer was annoyed her agent would not recommend a home inspector. I'm a Realtor, and our company has a policy against recommending any service providers.
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Who is qualified to inspect gas fixtures?Jan 13, 2026 12:35 pm - You occasionally discuss how home inspectors inspect gas-burning fixtures. In my opinion, home inspectors are not qualified to inspect gas appliances.
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Should we remove our asbestos ceiling?Jan 05, 2026 1:22 pm - Our home’s textured ceiling contains 5% asbestos. Should we spray paint to cover it or pay a contractor $3,000 to remove it?