Chad Clanton
Common and Unusual Findings: A Home Inspector's Journal
In inspecting homes here in San Antonio, I've found some really good and some really crazy work. Some days are "wow, that's a really good job", and others are "oh boy...I just saw that, didn't I?" So, I've decided to ...
Ignacio Sepulveda
IS IT WORTH IT TO GET A HOME INSPECTION?
Okay...so I know many of you are probably thinking "yes, it is no matter what." But I'd like to share my thoughts here about potentially not doing a home inspection. Reasoning below: 1. The property is governed by a H...
Nick Campion
Los Angeles Remodeling Contractor for 2-story addition needed
Hi BP Community, I'm looking to add both space and value without developing into the yard.Can anyone provide a referral or recommend a professional remodeling contractor whom specializes in the construction and engine...
Kristjan Schweizer
Buying Home with Un Permitted ADU
Hey there!I am considering purchasing a home that has a fully built ADU. I am considering the risk and was hoping for some input. The ADU was built by a licensed and bonded contractor that didn’t get the permits due t...
Max T.
Capital expenditures are a beach!
Everything below is for the same property, a duplex in Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia.
I start to have some stucco work done on the exterior. When the mason removes the old stucco he finds a wooden beams spann...
Brenna Ellison
Horizontal Foundation Cracks Found After Closing
Hi All,I'm a first time home buyer and closed on a single-family home (a recent flip) about 5 weeks ago. A couple of days ago, I noticed horizontal cracks in the unfinished portion of the basement (the rest is finishe...
Derrek J Hooyman
Any structural engineers or basement experts?
I looked at a duplex but they just had the walls redone in April of 2022. I really like it other than the cracks in the one side of the basement. Would you put an offer or skip this based on the pictures? Can anyon...
Kellan Martz
Cost to paint a house in Cleveland - Fix or Sell?
I own single family home in a C+ area in Cleveland. The city mandates lead paint testing. I need to paint the home interior and exterior to pass testing. I have gotten two quotes. The one I like slightly better is bel...
Kerrick Long
This house's entire back (brick) wall fell down. Should I buy it?
I was doing some research on houses of a very specific architectural style in my neighborhood. I found an abandoned property that would make a great BRRRR 4-plex, and the only thing I could see from the outside was th...
Justin Haberman
Build on burned home foundation.
We have found a vacant lot that we have mailed the owner to offer to purchase. It appears that there was a fire and the foundation remains. Has anyone ever purchased a property like this? I'm assuming you would need ...