Barry Stone
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Buyers demand new carpet from sellersApr 07, 2019 6:00 am - Q. When we sold our home, we disclosed every defect we could think of, as required by law. Now, the buyers are complaining about carpet stains, and they're threatening t...
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Home inspection report unclear to buyersMar 31, 2019 6:00 am - Q. We are currently buying a home and are confused by two of the findings in our home inspector's report. In the roofing section of the report he writes "shingle roof ne...
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Seller provided false disclosure of permitsMar 24, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I'm buying an older home that was advertised as fully remodeled. The seller disclosed in writing that all work had been done with permits, but when my home inspector ...
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Inspectors disagree over water heater setupMar 17, 2019 6:00 am - Q. The home we are buying is new and was just approved by the city inspector. To be on the safe side, we hired a home inspector for a detailed review. He advised a plumb...
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Seller unhappy about cosmetic defect repairsMar 10, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Before listing my house for sale, I decided to have a structural inspection, so I hired a home inspector. He didn't find any structural problems, but his report was f...
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Buyers lament having no home inspectionMar 03, 2019 5:00 am - Q. When we bought our home, we were on a tight budget, so we did not hire a home inspector. After moving in, we began having electrical problems, so we hired an electric...
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Home inspection limited by snowFeb 24, 2019 5:00 am - Q. A home inspector is scheduled to look at the house I'm buying, and I'm concerned about whether a roof inspection will be possible. All of the roofs in my town are cov...
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Homeowner worried about shallow foundationFeb 17, 2019 5:00 am - Q. I'm worried about my house. Last week, I was told the foundation violates the building code because it doesn't extend deep enough into the ground. If the building dep...
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When were GFCI outlets mandated?Feb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Q. My home inspector advised me to install GFCI outlets in my home for added electrical safety, but I'm wondering if this is required for an older home. What are the req...
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Quality roofers install double flashing on tile roofsJan 25, 2019 5:00 am - Q. My tile roof is leaking in an unusual way. No moisture is getting into the house, but I've seen water running from beneath the tiles at the edges of the roof. When I ...