Plain-spoken posts on home inspections, San Diego real estate, and what to know before you sign.
Most buyers have never seen an inspection before. Here's a plain-language walk-through of exactly what happens, from the moment the inspector arrives to the report in your inbox.
You just received a 40-page PDF. Here's how to tell what's urgent, what's cosmetic, what's normal for the age of the house, and what's actually worth bringing back to the sellers.
What a sewer camera inspection can find, what it cannot, and why it is worth considering before you buy.
In a competitive San Diego market, buyers feel pressure to drop contingencies. Here's what you're actually giving up, and when it might be acceptable.