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Field-tested guidance on home inspection and the Pioneer Valley housing market, drawing on 22 years of inspecting homes across Western Massachusetts.
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Blog Oct 17, 2026
When Is a Preventative Home Inspection Useful for a Current Homeowner?
A preventative inspection can help you plan maintenance across the home. Learn when that broad review fits—and when routine upkeep, a specialist or urgent help should come first.
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Blog Oct 15, 2026
What to Record Between Preventative Home Inspections
Keep a simple record of condition changes, maintenance and unresolved questions so your next preventative inspection has useful context—without turning observations into diagnoses.
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Buyer Education Oct 14, 2026
Mold Inspection vs. Mold Testing for Massachusetts Home Buyers
Compare visual mold inspection with air or surface sampling, decide which questions each can answer, and plan useful next steps before buying a Massachusetts home.
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Blog Oct 13, 2026
How to Document Repairs After a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
Keep each inspection finding connected to the work performed, supporting documents and unresolved questions with a practical seller repair-record template.
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Buyer Education Sep 17, 2026
New Construction Inspection Checklist for Massachusetts Buyers
Plan pre-drywall, final, and 11-month reviews with a phase-based new construction inspection checklist for Massachusetts buyers.
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Buyer Education Sep 15, 2026
Townhouse Inspection Checklist for Massachusetts Buyers
Separate unit conditions, shared systems, and association responsibilities with a practical townhouse inspection checklist for Massachusetts buyers.
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Multi-Family and Investors Sep 10, 2026
Multi-Family Home Inspection Checklist for Massachusetts Buyers
What Massachusetts buyers should organize before inspecting a duplex, triple-decker, or four-unit residential property.
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Buyer Education Sep 8, 2026
Home Inspection Contingency in Massachusetts: A Buyer’s Practical Guide
A plain-English guide to planning the inspection period after a Massachusetts offer is accepted.
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What to Expect During Your Home Inspection
What actually happens during a Massachusetts home inspection — from scheduling to the written report — and how long it takes, step by step.
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Pricing Apr 14, 2026
How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost in Massachusetts?
Typical 2026 prices for buyer, seller, condo, and multi-family inspections in the Pioneer Valley — plus which specialty add-ons return real value.
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Buyer Education Apr 4, 2026
Buying an Old New England Home: 7 Defects We Find Most Often
Recurring inspection findings on pre-1950 Pioneer Valley homes — what they mean, what they cost, and which are deal-breakers vs. manageable.
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