Barry Stone
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Buyers propose a do-it-yourself home inspectionFeb 21, 2021 5:00 am - Q: We are buying a new home and have decided not to hire a home inspector. When we sold our previous home, my husband accompanied the buyers' home inspector to learn wha...
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Builder plays games with warrantyFeb 14, 2021 5:00 am - Q: I purchased a new home less than one year ago and expected to be covered by the builder's warranty. But the builder refuses to repair any of the defects I've reported...
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Alleged collusion among agents and home inspectorsFeb 07, 2021 5:00 am - Q: As an expert witness in construction-defect lawsuits, I see cases involving home inspectors who fail to disclose defects or who minimize the findings in their reports...
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Sellers refuse to repair new damageJan 31, 2021 5:00 am - Q: The sellers of the home we're buying hired a septic contractor to inspect and pump the sewage system. In the course of this work, they cut two sections from the front...
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Buyer regrets not having home inspectionJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - Q: We purchased a house two years ago but never had a home inspection. Since then, we've discovered a number of problems that were not disclosed by the sellers. Part of ...
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Homeowner troubled by easementJan 17, 2021 6:00 am - Q: We want to build an addition on our home but can't get a permit because of an easement on the property. The original purpose of the easement was to provide driveway a...
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Homeowner tries to remove asbestos ceilingsJan 10, 2021 5:00 am - Q: My home has textured ceilings in the living room and bedrooms, and the material has tested positive for asbestos. A home inspector I know says he removed his asbestos...
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Should foundation vents be closed to save heat?Jan 03, 2021 5:00 am - Q: Our downstairs family room never gets as warm as the rest of the house. This room is side by side with the walk-in sub-area, and we're wondering if we should close th...
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A risky way to end the holidaysDec 27, 2020 5:00 am - Q: I'm writing to share some fireplace maintenance advice that may be of benefit to your readers. Let them know they can save the cost of a chimney sweep by burning thei...
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Disgruntled buyer condemns home inspectorsDec 20, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Your repeated endorsement of home inspectors should be taken with a large grain of salt. When I bought my home, the inspector approved the roof without ever having lo...