Q. I have questions about an inspector. I’m selling my home, and the buyer wanted a home inspection. The sales agent told me they were only looking for major defects, and my home is only 6 years old ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. The problems started four days before we moved in, when one of the window washers we’d hired to clean our new ...

Across the country in 2025, home inspections are turning up a different mix of problems than they did even a few years ago. Inspectors are still catching the classic trouble spots, but they are also ...

Q. We are buying a new home and were not planning to have a home inspection because the house was just approved by the county building department. Then we read your recent article about inspecting new ...

Q: I just read your informative piece about a homeowner considering a lawsuit against the home seller because of numerous repairs needed to the house. I was somewhat alarmed by this as we are ...

Q: We bought a home from a family trust. The previous owners had died, and their adult children were selling the property. As trustees of the estate, they were not required to disclose any defects.

Wondering what might be wrong with that house you are considering selling? Long after the “For Sale” sign appears, a home inspection may reveal big surprises, which can become a matter of negotiation ...

John Gallagher of Belmont has been inspecting residential and commercial buildings since 2000. He has a background in construction and launched his own company, Clark Hill Inspections, in 2018. More: ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Reader Question: We like a home and want to make an offer. The seller is offering the home in "as is" condition and did not complete a seller condition ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Home warranties are service contracts that cover repair or replacement costs for major systems and appliances, such as an HVAC system or refrigerator.

For a family, buying a house represents a huge financial and emotional investment. However, for a lot of households, the joy of relocating to their new house is dampened because of the reality of ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...