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Your NC Inspector’s License Expires September 30

Every NC home inspector license expires September 30, with CE due September 10. Here is how a buyer checks a license in about a minute, and what it does not

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New NC Rules Now Govern Pre-Drywall Inspections

North Carolina adopted Standards of Practice for pre-drywall inspections effective June 1, 2026. What 11 NCAC 08 .1117 requires, what it excludes, and what new construction buyers should do.

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Peak Hurricane Season and Your Coastal NC Home Inspection

NOAA’s Aug 6 outlook calls for a quiet 2026 hurricane season. What a coastal North Carolina home inspection can and cannot tell you about past storm water.

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What Most New Hampshire Home Buyers Don’t Know About Radon in Their Well Water

One in three New Hampshire homes has elevated radon. The seller’s disclosure is not a test – here’s why buyers need both air and water radon testing.

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The VA Stopped Flagging Repairs That Still Cost You Money: What Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune Buyers Need to Know

VA property rules changed May 1, 2026. Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune buyers now need a home inspection more than ever. Here’s what the appraiser skips.

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The Maine and New Hampshire Lake House Buyer’s Guide to Inspecting a Seasonal Camp

Buying a lake house in Maine or New Hampshire? What a seasonal camp inspection covers: septic, well water, oil tanks, foundations and shoreland rules.

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The “Super Termite” Problem: What Coastal North Carolina Home Buyers Need to Know Before Closing

Formosan termites are established in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Onslow counties. What coastal NC home buyers should check before closing.

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What Most North Carolina Home Buyers Don’t Know About the Due Diligence Period

NC’s due diligence fee is non-refundable the moment you sign. Learn how to use the due diligence period and a fast home inspection to protect your money.

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5 Things North Carolina Home Buyers Should Know Before Closing on a Storm-Damaged Roof

Buying a home in NC this summer? Hail and wind damage can hide in plain sight. Learn what a roof inspection reveals before you close.

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The Hidden Cost of Skipping a Pool Inspection in North Carolina

Buying a home with a pool in North Carolina? A standard home inspection doesn’t cover it. Learn what a pool inspection finds and why it pays for itself.

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