When a home inspection report lands in your inbox, your eyes probably jump to the obvious: the roof, the furnace, maybe the age of the windows. Yet the single most dangerous warning sign is often ...

A home inspection is a professional, third-party inspection of a property that you intend to buy. Its goal is to evaluate the home from a structural and safety standpoint, as well as to ensure you’re ...

Home inspectors are trained to look past fresh finishes and stylish fixtures to the work hiding underneath, and one ...

Your bid just got accepted on the home you want, and suddenly there’s so much to think about—the mortgage, the homeowners insurance, your move. As the clock ticks toward closing, your real estate ...

You’re close to completing the process of buying your new home. While you might be eager to get to the finish line as fast as possible, one important hurdle you still need to conquer is the home ...

When you’re considering buying a home, a home inspection can help you determine which concessions you should ask for. The key to successful negotiation is to ask for reasonable repairs. Depending on ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...