Mold, leaks, corroded pipes: After moving into new house, buyers uncover flood of issues
Chicago Tribune
Q: We recently bought a house for our kids to grow up in. It was built in 1965. Before we bought, the inspector found some relatively minor issues that the sellers agreed to fix. After we closed on the house, we painted. After pulling away the painter ...

Canton home buyer deals with rodent infestation, issues warning to other home buyers
News 5 Cleveland
Cousins said she contacted her real estate agent and home inspector, but no one could help her. Ten visits by an exterminating company have not been able to solve the rodent issue. Tony Russo with Northern Ohio Inspections told News 5 it's critical ...

Socks or shoes for the home inspector?
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Should home inspectors wear socks or shoes while inspecting? I recently had a discussion about this with another home inspector on my team. We don't see eye-to-eye on this topic, so I'm blogging about it. That's what I do. There's no right answer to ...

5 Home Inspection Mistakes Buyers and Sellers Make
RisMedia.com (press release)
How many inspections have you done? · What are your qualifications, certifications and training? · What was your job before you were a home inspector? (Ideally, your pro was in contracting or building.) You want a certified professional who stays ...