When you pay for a professional inspection, you are really paying someone to hunt for the problems you cannot see. National research into home inspections shows that defects are uncovered in the vast ...

After you purchase a home, one of the biggest worries is discovering a major defect that can lead to expensive repairs and a reduction in the resale value of the house. Although attempting to catch ...

C. Dwight Barnett is a certified master inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors. Write to him with home improvement questions at C. Dwight Barnett, Evansville Courier & Press, P.O. Box ...

Homebuyers in Arizona often agree to limit the liability for inspectors who miss major issues. They end up footing the bill themselves.

WAGONER, Okla. — Before a Wagoner woman bought her home, she had it inspected. However, she said the inspector missed some major issues and now her family is paying the price. FOX23 looked into how ...

One of the most important steps homebuyers can take — especially first-timers — is to have a thorough inspection before they finalize their purchase. Whether you have plenty of experience from owning ...