Barry Stone
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Replacement of a main sewer line is a costly fix for homebuyerAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We purchased our home two months ago after hiring a professional home inspector. After moving in, we had plumbing problems with the drains. The plumber we called ...
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Home inspectors are not created equalAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Six months ago, we purchased our first home. The house passed inspection, but within weeks of moving in we discovered asbestos in the basement, some of which need...
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Home inspector does not have asbestos testing capabilitiesAug 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Before I bought my home, I asked my inspector about the strange insulating material in the attic. He told me that it was used by "old-timers" for insulation. He a...
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Buyers often confuse an FHA appraisal with a home inspectionAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. An article on your website declares that an FHA appraisal is not a reliable disclosure document for homebuyers. In it, you advise buyers not to rely on the findin...
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Home inspectors can't be expected to warrant a perfect homeJul 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Our home inspector did a pretty good job when we were buying our house, but after moving in, we found two problems he missed. One of the window frames is cracked, and...
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Furnace code violations often in an inspection reportJul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. When I bought my house, the home inspector found nothing wrong with the furnace, but his report says: "The furnace may need maintenance or repair soon." This did ...
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Contractor won't repair uneven floorJul 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We recently hired a contractor to enlarge our living room. But there is a dip in the wood flooring where the addition meets the original construction. When the work w...
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Sellers are often asked to leave during buyer's home inspectionJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We just accepted an offer to buy our home. An inspection has been scheduled, and the buyers plan to attend. But our agent has requested that we not be home during the...
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Home inspector challenged by flood disclosuresJul 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I inspect homes in Ontario, Canada. Our area has had two 100-year floods in the past two years. Many insurance companies will no longer issue flood insurance beca...
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Home inspector failed to disclose outdated wiringJun 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Our real estate agent said he would find a reputable home inspector for us. We thought this would ensure that we were buying a safe and sound property. But that's not...