Recent Blog Posts by Lawrence T. Mraz

Home Inspection 101

A lot of people do not realize that when anyone buys a home in New Jersey, the purchase contract will state that the property is being sold in "as-is" condition.  That does not mean that once the buyer enters into a contract to buy the home, they must purchase it regardless of what is found during title search, flood search, and home inspections.  The buyer is entitled ...

What to look for in a home inspector

I am always surprised when buyer clients look to use the "cheapest" home inspector, when their criteria should be trying to find "the best".  Think about the relative cost for a good home inspection, versus the investment of literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in a home.  You should be looking for a reputable home inspector, who is licensed with the state, is a member of ASHI (American ...

What should a buyer get out of their home inspection report?

A lot of people do not realize that when anyone buys a home in New Jersey, the purchase contract will state that the property is being sold in "as-is" condition.  That does not mean that once the buyer enters into a contract to buy the home, they must purchase it regardless of what is found during title search, flood search, and home inspections.  The buyer is entitled ...