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Think your home is in perfect shape? Let's be honest, nearly every house has something hiding beneath the surface. According to industry data, roughly 86 percent of home inspections reveal something ...

The process of buying a home involves a number of variables that present at various times throughout buyers’ search for a home. For instance, real estate professionals typically advise buyers to ...

You’re close to completing the process of buying your new home. While you might be eager to get to the finish line as fast as possible, one important hurdle you still need to conquer is the home ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Home warranties are service contracts that cover repair or replacement costs for major systems and appliances, such as an HVAC system or refrigerator.

These things home inspectors wish you knew can help sellers prepare for a home sale and make buyers aware of maintenance issues that affect how your home ages.

Traditional inspections often focus on exterior conditions or rely on dated checklists. Chrp's system integrates construction ...

Standard home inspections are common for new home purchases, but what happens when your home insurance company also asks to inspect your home? It’s nothing to be alarmed about. In fact, home insurance ...