Guides
Home inspections, made clear.
Calm, plain-English guides to the reports, the jargon and the decisions that come after. Written for home buyers and the agents who guide them.
For home buyers
How to read a home inspection report (without panicking)
A plain-English guide for home buyers: how inspection reports are organized, what the ratings mean, and how to sort a long list of findings into what matters.
Read the guide →Home inspection red flags vs. normal wear and tear
Which home inspection findings deserve a closer look, and which are normal for a lived-in home? A calm, plain-English guide for buyers.
Read the guide →What is a double-tapped breaker?
Your inspection report mentions a double-tapped breaker. Here’s what it means, why inspectors flag it, how serious it is, and how an electrician fixes it.
Read the guide →Radon test results explained: what your number means
Got a radon result in your inspection? Here’s what pCi/L means, what the EPA’s 4.0 action level is, and how radon is reduced, in plain English.
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