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Send us Fan MailA “frozen” housing market sounds dramatic until you do the math and realize why so many people refuse to sell. We’re seeing a nationwide slowdown where far fewer homes change hands tha...

Send us Fan MailA home inspection gets canceled an hour before start time, and the reason is a gut punch: the buyer says the loan officer started calling at 9pm and changing the mortgage terms. That m...

Send us Fan MailThe fastest way to regret a home purchase is to trust reassurance over evidence. We share a real-world home inspection story that starts with a buyer who believes the deal is basically...

Send us Fan Mail“Your insulation is too old” sounds like a simple diagnosis, but it can be an expensive trap. We dig into the most common attic insulation pitch we hear and explain why age alone is no...

Send us Fan MailA house can look fine and still be quietly failing behind the walls. We’re seeing a surge in homeowners who aren’t buying or selling at all, but still want answers and peace of mind, s...

Send us Fan MailIf your real estate agent hands you one home inspector’s name and urges you to “just schedule it,” pause. Ohio has a clear rule: when an agent gives recommendations, they must provide ...

Send us Fan MailThat “new house smell” might not be a reward for upgrading. It can be a warning sign that your indoor air quality is taking a hit from the exact materials that make modern construction...

Send us Fan MailNew construction is supposed to feel like a fresh start, but what if the “new house smell” is a warning sign? We are Jim and Laura, and we have been inspecting newer homes that look sp...