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BUYING FORECLOSED HOMES: DEAL or NO DEAL? HouseMaster®, the first and one of the largest home inspection franchisors in North America, reports there are abundant opportunities for qualified homebuyers in the current real estate market - triggered by a 28 percent rise in foreclosure activity from...

Sellers can benefit more from a Home Inspection by following these Suggestions. The inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing. If you are the purchaser of the property to be inspected, please have your agent get this information to the current homeowner, so they might foll...

Price negotiations are a part of most real estate deals. Sellers usually brace themselves as the buyer's home inspector combs through the house, but sellers do not need to feel powerless and anxious. Sellers are better positioned to fend off unrealistic price negotiations by getting a pre-listing...

A professional home inspection helps consumers learn about the condition of a home before making a purchase, but not all home inspectors are created equal. According to HouseMaster, the oldest and most experienced name in home inspections, consumers often only ask for information about fees, but ...