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Adventures in Home Buying — 38 episodes
When A Listing Agent Says An Inspector Is Trouble
Why A Home Inspection Report Can Derail Your Mortgage
If Your Agent Won’t Explain The Water Test, Walk Away
What A Reliable Home Inspection Looks Like In Ohio
Stop Water Before It Wins
Never Stop Learning
Why Real Estate Agents Need A Review System
Two Weeks Away Test
A Builder Learned They Installed Windows Wrong For Years
Why Dew Point Matters For Your Home
Your Sump Pump Doesn’t Care About Your New Year’s Resolutions
If You Ignore the Home Inspection Report, You Own the Consequences
Winter Homebuying Advantage
Stop Using Ozone For Mold And Fix Moisture First
If Your Basement Has “Mold Curtains,” That’s Not Interior Design
Hire A Home Inspector To Verify Your Contractor’s Work
Always Reinspect Repairs Or Pay For Hidden Mistakes Later
Ownership, Consent, And The Hidden Risks Of Recycled Reports
A Vacant House Without Heat Should Never Have Water On
Should You Install Solar Before Replacing Your Roof
Stop Guessing: VOC Testing And Mold Testing Do Very Different Jobs
You Can Still Inspect A House When The Gas Or Water Is Off, But Safety Rules Decide When To Walk Away
How To Verify Home Repairs Before Closing
Sewer Trouble After The Estate Sale
Your House Has More Parts Than Your Car, So Plan For Maintenance
Solving A Mysterious Sump Pump That Wouldn’t Quit
No, Radon Isn’t Teaming Up With Natural Gas
A home inspector’s guide to fireplace history, efficiency, and the hidden risks inside your chimney
Inside the Flue: Why Chimney Scopes Matter More Than Sewer Scopes
Jets Gone Wild
When Site Prep Goes Wrong: A Homeowner's Nightmare
Do not abdicate the reading of your home inspection report
The Hidden Costs and Benefits of Building on Your Own Land vs. Developer Communities
Build or Buy: The Great Housing Dilemma
Beyond Negotiation: How Your Inspection Report Becomes Your Home's Maintenance Bible
Every Home Buyer Needs an Inspection (Even for New Builds)
Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
Should You Buy a Home