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HOME INSPECTION
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about HOME INSPECTION:
• The one home inspection question we get asked most often: "Will that be in the report?"
• What is the difference between a condo and a PUD for a home inspection?
• Does a homebuyer need to ask the seller's permission to do additional inspections after the initial one?
• Do home inspectors inspect barns and other agricultural buildings on a farm?
• What is the difference between a structural defect and a cosmetic defect?
• What inspections does a bank or mortgage lender need for loan approval?
• Are there any minimum inspection standards that a Florida licensed home inspector must meet?
• Can a Florida licensed contractor do home inspections without having a home inspector license?
• Do home inspectors inspect outbuildings?
• How can I make sure my house doesn't fail the home inspection?
• Does a home inspector give cost estimates for repairs?
• How can I make sure I don't get screwed on my home inspection?
• Can you do a home inspection in the rain?
• The seller gave me a report from a previous home inspection. Should I use it or get my own inspector?
• Who should pay for the home inspection?
• Do I need a home inspection to get insurance?
• Is a home inspection required?
• Is the 4-point insurance inspection strictly pass or fail?
• Is a wind mitigation inspection report (OIR-B1-1802) required for homeowners insurance in Florida?
• I can't find a local home inspector. What should I do?
• Does a home inspector lift up the carpet to look for cracks in the floor?
• What does a home inspector mean by calling something "not readily accessible”?
• Why do realtors call some home inspectors "deal killers"?
• Do home inspectors test the appliances?
• Should I trust the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement?
• Should I follow the inspector around during the inspection?
• Where are the funny home inspection pictures?
• What is a "cosmetic" defect in a home inspection?
• Does a home inspector remove the electric panel cover plate and examine the inside of the panel?
• Should I only hire an inspector that is a member of a national association like ASHI or InterNACHI?
• When did the first Florida Building Code (FBC) begin and become effective?
• What makes a house fail the home inspection?
• Should I get a home inspection before signing a contract to buy the house?
• Should I use a contractor or a home inspector to inspect a house I'm buying?
• Can a home inspector do repairs to a house after doing the inspection?
• Should I use my realtor's home inspector or choose one myself?
• What is the difference between prescriptive and performance building codes?
• Are a range and refrigerator required kitchen appliances for a house to pass FHA inspection?
• What is the difference between an FHA inspection and a home inspection?
• What are the requirements for a room to be classified as a bedroom?
• Do home inspectors lift up the carpet to look for cracks in the floor?
• What can I learn from talking with the seller?
• What is the difference between a home inspection and a final walkthrough inspection?
• How do I get my home ready for a four point inspection for insurance?
• What is the difference between "serviceable" and "satisfactory" in a home inspection report?
• What are the best home inspection tips for homebuyers?
• How do devious sellers try to fool the home inspector?
• Do home inspectors go on the roof? Do they get in the attic?
• Is it still possible to do a home inspection if there's no electricity or water?
• What do I need to know about a condo inspection?
• What is the difference between a building inspector and a home inspector?
• What are the questions a home inspector won't (or shouldn't) answer?
• Can I do my own wind mitigation inspection?
• Are house numbers required by law on the front of a house?
• What is the "50 percent rule" for the compliance of existing buildings with flood provisions of the Florida Building Code?
• What is the difference between an appraisal and a home inspection?
• Should a home inspection scare you?
• What is the best way to negotiate repairs after the home inspection?
• Do we really need a home inspection?
• What does "serviceable" mean in a home inspection report?
• How much does a home inspection cost?
• What tools do you use for a home inspection?
• What questions should I ask the home inspector during the inspection?
• What should I bring to the home inspection?
• Does my home inspection report give me everything I need to evaluate the price of a house?
• How can I check to be sure a home inspector is licensed?
• How much does a mobile home inspection cost?
• A "THIS HOME HAS BEEN WINTERIZED" notice posted in a foreclosure home means what?
• Should I hire an engineer to inspect the house?
• What questions should you always ask before hiring a home inspector?
• How can I find out if all the home improvements had a building permit?
• Does a home inspector make sure the house is up to code?
• Does the seller have to fix all defects found by a home inspector to sell the house?
• Should a homebuyer be there for the inspection?
• How can I prep my house to get a better home inspection?
• Why does my homeowner's insurance want a four point inspection?
• Will the home inspector help a homebuyer get the seller to reduce the price of the house?
• Can I do my own home inspection?
• Who can do a home inspection in the State of Florida?
• What tips do first-time homebuyers need to know to get a better home inspection?
• How can I reduce the risk of an expensive surprise when buying a house sight unseen?
• What should I wear to a home inspection?
• What happens at a home inspection?
• What different types of specialized home inspections can I get?
• Is it common for an insurance company to require an inspection?
• How do I get insurance if my home can't pass a 4-point inspection?
• A neighbor told me that the house I want to buy once had a bad mold problem. It was not in the seller's disclosure. What should I do?
• What repairs are required to be made after a home inspection?
• Why is buying an old house sometimes the best choice?
• Can a local building department choose to not enforce selected parts of the Florida Building Code?
• When were home inspectors first required to be licensed in Florida?
• Why is an asphalt shingle roof difficult to inspect when wet right after it has rained?
• Does a home inspector check for permits?
• Does a home inspector have to be bonded?
• Why do home inspectors sometimes recommend "further evaluation by a structural engineer"?
• What is a "Private Provider" building inspector?
• How thorough is a home inspector required to be when inspecting a house?
• How do you determine when the house was built?
• How long after the home inspection does the buyer have to back out?
• How do I find out what was on a previous home inspection report?
• Are home inspections a public record?
• What is the difference between a material defect and a cosmetic defect in a home inspection?
• What is a home inspector not allowed to do?
• Do FHA loans require a home inspection?
• Can a home inspector condemn a house?
• Should I tip the home inspector?
• Is a home inspection required for an FHA loan?
• Is a home inspection required for a VA loan?
• Do home inspectors do progress inspections for new homes under construction?
• Can a home inspector work as a general contractor?
• How do you know it’s a dead person’s house?
• How does InterNACHI's We'll Buy Back Your Home Guarantee work?
• Does the seller get a copy of the home inspection report?
• What if my home inspector has already inspected the house recently for someone else?
• Is a seller responsible to disclose defects found in a previous home inspection to a new buyer?
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