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Practical advice for New Jersey home buyers, sellers and landlords.

September 24, 2026

Why a Sewer Scope Matters When You Buy an Older New Jersey Home

The sewer lateral is buried, excluded from a standard inspection and expensive to replace. Here's what a sewer scope shows and when to book one.

September 23, 2026

New Jersey's Lead-Safe Law: What Landlords of Older Rentals Need to Know

Which New Jersey rentals need a lead-safe inspection, when it's due, what the exceptions are and what happens if you miss it. (We don't perform these inspections in New Jersey.)

September 22, 2026

Radon Testing When You Buy a Home in Central New Jersey

How a radon test works during your inspection period, what the numbers mean and why every New Jersey buyer should test, whatever the town.

September 25, 2024

Is Home Inspection Post Drywall Worth It?

Why an inspection partway through construction is worth it, what the inspector looks at and when to schedule it.

September 19, 2024

How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?

What affects how long a home inspection takes, and what to expect on inspection day.

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