Barry Stone
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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...
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Should home inspectors be certified in building code?Jul 04, 2021 7:00 am - Q: As a new home inspector, I would like to become certified in the building code, the same as city and county building inspectors. I've begun studying for the code test...
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Buyer discovers old electrical wiringJun 27, 2021 7:00 am - Q: The home we just purchased was listed as 30 years old, but our neighbors say the house was actually built in the 1940s and was moved to the site 30 years ago. We've a...
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Facts about lead-paint disclosureJun 20, 2021 6:00 am - Q: I've started to advertise my home "for sale by owner" and am concerned about the seller disclosure laws. Disclosing normal building defects is obvious, but a friend s...