When you buy a home, two reports land in your inbox: the home inspection report and the appraisal report. They sound similar, but they do very different jobs. That is why we were glad when Redfin asked us to share our perspective for their new article, “How to Read an Appraisal Report: A Breakdown on What’s Included.” Two reports, two different questions A simple way to think about it: the appraisal is about price, and the inspection is about condition. The appraisal tells yo

The small vents under the eaves of an older home are what let the attic breathe. On a lot of houses, a paint roller sealed them shut years ago - and the roof has been paying for it ever since.

Cracks in a Florida driveway, sidewalk or patio are close to inevitable, but a few of them mean something. Here's how to tell normal shrinkage from movement worth investigating, and what your inspector is actually looking at.

If your inspection report flagged a reversed-polarity outlet, it means the hot and neutral wires are connected backwards. Here's what that actually risks, why it happens so often, and what it takes to put right.

A clogged dryer vent is a fire hazard, and it quietly costs you money on every load. Here's why it matters, the warning signs to watch for, how often to clean it, and the vent setup problems we find on Northeast Florida inspections.