Barry Stone
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Consider these child safety concerns in old homesSep 19, 2021 6:00 am - Q: We're buying a 1929 vintage home and are concerned about child safety for our 2-year-old. What safety problems might we incur with an old home that would not be a con...
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Should sellers disclose former defects?Sep 12, 2021 6:00 am - Q: Before listing my home for sale, I hired a home inspector and repaired all of the defects that were listed in the inspection report. Am I required to disclose previou...
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Asbestos tile, popcorn ceiling alarm homeownersSep 05, 2021 6:00 am - Q: Our home was built in 1971. After buying it, we hired a remodeling contractor to remove the popcorn ceilings. When he started the work, we asked if he was going to te...
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Both home inspectors may have missed leakAug 29, 2021 6:00 am - Q: Before we bought our house, there were two separate home inspections. The first inspector was hired by the sellers, and the second inspector was ours. Unfortunately, ...
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Manufacturer should be held liable for faulty windowsAug 22, 2021 6:00 am - Q: The house we are buying is about three years old and has dual pane windows. Our home inspector reported moisture condensation inside many of these windows, so the sel...
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Agent chose negligent home inspectorAug 08, 2021 7:00 am - Q: Before I bought my house, my agent scheduled the home inspection, and I trusted her to choose a good inspector to protect my interests. After moving in, I found many ...
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Who's at fault? A 2-bedroom house sold as a 3-bedroom house - what can buyer do?Jul 29, 2021 6:00 am - Q: We just bought a three-bedroom home. A month later, we learned that one of the bedrooms was a garage that was converted without a permit. No one disclosed this during...
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Buyer wants magical repair estimateJul 25, 2021 6:00 am - Q: The home we are buying has water damage, mostly cosmetic, on the walls and floors in some rooms. According to the sellers, this was caused by a faulty sump pump below...
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A buyer's home inspection report is typically shared with sellersJul 18, 2021 7:00 am - Q: As a homebuyer, I have to pay for the home inspection, and it seems unfair others in the transaction should receive copies of the report for free. Am I obligated to g...
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What good is a home inspection franchise?Jul 11, 2021 6:00 am - Q: My husband and I have considered buying a home inspection franchise. The company requires an investment of $45,000, plus costs for materials and equipment. As franchi...