Barry Stone
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Buyer surprised by rusty pipesNov 15, 2020 5:00 am - Q: My daughter recently bought a condo. After moving in, she found that the faucets have rust-colored water when they are first turned on. Our plumber says the old steel...
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Homeowner worried about asbestos insulationNov 08, 2020 5:00 am - Q: The home inspector who checked my house reported that the attic insulation is about 6 inches thick, but he didn't say whether it's made of fiberglass, asbestos or cel...
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No one disclosed leaking shower panNov 01, 2020 7:00 am - Q: After buying our home, we discovered a leak in our upstairs shower when water began dripping from the downstairs ceiling. That's when we noticed the ceiling had previ...
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Seller annoyed over buyer's repair listOct 25, 2020 7:00 am - Q: The people who are buying my house just hired a home inspector, and you should see the crazy repair list they hit me with. Just for samples, they want renailing of so...
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What goes around should be going downOct 18, 2020 7:00 am - Q: Until recently, our toilet was working fine. But lately we can't get it to flush, even with very little paper in it. The water just goes around, but it won't go down....
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Home inspector misses major roof problemOct 11, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Before I bought my house, the home inspector said the roof was worn and needed about two to four bundles of shingles. The seller said there used to be some leaking, b...
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Should sellers hire their own home inspector?Oct 04, 2020 7:00 am - Q: I built my home 30 years ago and have been the only occupant. I've maintained it well, replacing the air conditioning, water heater and appliances as needed. Now that...
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Home inspector damaged wood flooringSep 20, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I am a Realtor representing the seller of a well-maintained home. The buyers of the property hired a licensed home inspector who made several holes in my client's woo...
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Builder unwilling to repair defectsSep 13, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Our home is about a year old, and our builder has been unwilling to repair defects we've reported to him. The first thing we noted were cracks in the porcelain floor ...
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Buyer finds undisclosed electrical problemsSep 06, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I just purchased a home that was renovated two years ago, and city records show the work was permitted. The people who sold the house to me had bought it after all th...