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In such a hot real estate market as we’re experiencing today, many buyers are passing on property inspections, attempting to win the bidding wars incited by the current inventory crisis. But the ...

Eric Swiatek is a licensed home inspector with over two decades of experience in the housing industry and an up-to-date radon testing license. He has performed over ...

In this red-hot housing market, home inspectors are in high demand, since their work is a critical step in the purchase process. Only a thorough, professional inspection of the home's physical ...

On June 16, 2015, a fifth-floor balcony at a Berkeley apartment building collapsed, killing seven people, allegedly due to weakening by severe dry rot. Three years later, the state of California ...

Navigating homeowners insurance inspections can be a critical aspect of maintaining or securing a home insurance policy. Insurance companies may request a home inspection for various reasons, such as ...