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Home inspector examining a Maine house exterior during a property inspection
In Maine, home inspectors need no license or training. Learn how buyers in Portland, Bangor & beyond can vet a qualified, certified inspector.
Foundation and basement area of an older Maine home where a buried oil tank may be located
Buying a Maine or NH home heated by oil? A buried tank can cost $17,000 to remediate, and the liability is yours. Why an oil tank sweep matters.
Asphalt shingle roof on a North Carolina home in summer heat, the focus of an attic ventilation inspection
A poorly vented attic can hit 150°F in a NC summer, cooking your roof and inflating cooling bills. Here’s what a home inspection reveals before you close.
Wooden backyard deck on a North Carolina home inspected for structural safety and rot
More decks collapse in summer than the rest of the year combined. Here’s what every North Carolina home buyer should know about deck safety before closing.
Newly built home in the Raleigh North Carolina Triangle nearing its one-year builder warranty deadline
An 11-month builder warranty inspection helps Raleigh-area buyers catch new construction defects before the one-year warranty expires. Here’s what to know.
Private well water being tested before a Maine home purchase
Roughly half of Maine homes run on private wells — and no one is required to test them before sale. Here’s what ME & NH buyers need to know.
Asphalt shingle roof of a coastal North Carolina home inspected before hurricane season
Hurricane season home inspection guide for coastal NC. What Wilmington & Jacksonville buyers should check before closing – roof, drainage & more.
Yard of an older New England home where a buried heating oil tank may be located
Buried oil tanks can cost Maine & NH home buyers tens of thousands in cleanup. Why an oil tank sweep belongs in every home inspection before closing.
North Carolina home for sale with a backyard pool needing a pool and spa inspection
Buying a NC home with a pool? Standard inspections skip it. Learn what a pool & spa inspection catches before summer and why it matters.
Home inspector examining a septic tank access lid in a New England backyard during spring
Skipping a septic inspection in Maine or NH could cost you $25,000 or more. Learn what to ask before closing and why spring is the best time to inspect.

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