Tag: home inspections

What Prospective Home Buyers Need to Know About Septic Systems

Don’t let a home’s septic system talk you out of making an offer. But it is important to proceed with caution and make certain all your questions are answered before signing a contract to purchase. Septic systems are commonplace. On average, nearly a quarter of the population relies on a septic system as opposed to… Read more »

Don’t Cut Corners When Figuring Square Footage

Since square footage is directly related to the price of a home, it’s no wonder that buyers zero in on it. But just how accurate is the number advertised by a seller or real estate company? You might be surprised. Figuring out the exact square footage of a house can be tricky — a job… Read more »

Home Inspection: A Buyer’s Perspective

After weeks of home shopping, you’ve found a house and signed a contract to purchase. Then the inspector finds problems that need repair — expensive repairs. How should you handle them? You thought negotiating the selling price was all there was to the haggling. Now you have to make decisions on who covers repair costs…. Read more »