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Agent questions disclosure requirements

By Barry Stone
Nov 22, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: After we bought our home, we learned the next door neighbors are dealing drugs. The police have raided the place twice in three months, but the illegal activity continues. The sellers never disclosed any of this when we bought the property and have since moved out of state, so we have no recourse.
Buyer surprised by rusty pipes

By Barry Stone
Nov 15, 2020 6:00 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 pipes need replacement, and he estimated $7,000 for the job.
Homeowner worried about asbestos insulation

By Barry Stone
Nov 8, 2020 6:00 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 cellulose. I am concerned about possible asbestos. How can I determine the composition of this insulation?
No one disclosed leaking shower pan

By Barry Stone
Nov 1, 2020 8:00 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 previously been patched.
Seller annoyed over buyer's repair list

By Barry Stone
Oct 25, 2020 7:00 AM - In most cases, sellers are not required to repair every defect that is listed in a home inspection report. Minor items not worth a haggle would include loose moldings and a faulty or missing bathtub drain stopper.
What goes around should be going down

By Barry Stone
Oct 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.
Home inspector misses major roof problem

By Barry Stone
Oct 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. After moving in, I noticed a hole in the roofing and called the inspector to reconsider that omission in his report.
Should sellers hire their own home inspector?

By Barry Stone
Oct 4, 2020 7:00 AM - Most homeowners never consider the option of hiring their own home inspector in preparation for listing their property for sale. However, there are four advantages for sellers who engage a presale home inspection of their own.
Home inspector damaged wood flooring

By Barry Stone
Sep 20, 2020 6:00 AM - A licensed home inspector made several holes in my client's wood flooring. These holes were roughly patched but are very noticeable. The inspector said he suspected moisture under the flooring and therefore needed to make holes to enable use of his moisture meter. The flooring, however, shows no signs of moisture, such as stains or damage.
Builder unwilling to repair defects

By Barry Stone
Sep 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 tiles in our kitchen. There has also been a drainage problem in the front yard.

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