Whether you live in an apartment, condo or single-family house, you want to know that your dwelling is safe — not just in a safe neighborhood, but physically sound, too. Structural problems with your ...

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 ...

Inspectors tend to be thorough, but can miss things. ‘It’s very important for a buyer to be as educated as possible.’ ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A home appraisal and an inspection are two important steps in the homebuying process. Although they both involve a professional looking over the house carefully, they serve different purposes. An ...

Selling? Make sure to clean up exterior, fix any major problems or leaks Upgrade anything that violates general building and safety standards If you disagree with the buyer’s report, you can hire ...