Top 10 Questions from Readers in 2003Wherever I turn I see top-10 lists on television, in comedy shows, in magazines and in politics. I thought I would rate the top 10 most-frequently-asked questions posed by readers in 2003.
That Sinking Feeling
My home was built in 1954. For several years now I have heard a cracking, popping sound in the two back bedrooms. I ignored it because I didn't know what it was.
Choose Your Real Estate Inspector Carefully
I'm getting ready to move again and I want to know what I should be expecting from a home inspector. Should my realtor hire the inspector or should I?
Hidden Termite Damage: Who Is Responsible?
How is it possible that the inspector missed the termites, and who's responsible for the costs of the repairs?
Homebuyers, Beware!
After moving in, I found some problems that needed to be repaired that were not on the seller's disclosure form or in the inspector's report. Who is responsible for this, the seller or the home inspector?
Every Home Sold Should Be Inspected
Does a new home need to be inspected? How do I find a qualified inspector? If the inspector finds a problem, what do I do about it?
Getting Rid Of Termites
The problem is that termites I can see did not go to the bait traps and I still have termites between two of the stations. Is there something else I can use?
Repairs Ahead? Seek An Unbiased Opinion
Is there some way to tell if a certain repair was actually needed and, if so, whether it was done right?
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