Learn what a home inspection contingency is, how it protects buyers, and how inspection results can affect negotiations, financing, and closing risks.

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 ...

New inspection insights show how verified mitigation features can reduce insurance premiums for homes in Miami-Dade, ...

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 ...

Trained inspectors read a home's biggest problems before they even knock.

The array of insurance and warranty policies that come into play during a real estate transaction can be overwhelming for first-time buyers and first-time sellers, too. Buyers must purchase ...

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 ...

A home inspection includes information on nearly every part of a property, but in some cases you may want separate inspections covering radon, pests, mold and foundation issues. This page includes ...

New Jersey will soon require condominium buildings to conduct more stringent structural inspections and perform more frequent reserve studies to ensure they have funds for structural maintenance and ...