Do I Have to Disclose a Leaky Roof in Washington?
Generally yes. Washington's Form 17 asks directly about roof leaks, and known material defects must be disclosed honestly. What that means in practice.
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All 31 articles tagged “Inspections.” Researched for Greater Seattle, written in plain English.
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The Rainy-Season House-Hunting Advantage in Seattle
Touring Seattle homes from October to March is miserable — and revealing. The contrarian case for shopping when the rain does your inspection for you.
Red Flags When Touring a Seattle Home: A Field Guide
A spotter's field guide to Seattle house problems — what to look for from the street, in the basement, in the attic, and in the paperwork before you offer.
When to Walk Away From a Home Purchase in Seattle
The clear signals that leaving a Seattle home deal is the right call — sunk-cost traps, inspection and appraisal triggers, and how to exit without losing money.
Quiet Streets: How to Evaluate Noise Before You Buy
A field protocol for assessing noise at any Seattle-area home — flight paths, arterials, rail, and the visit schedule that reveals what photos hide.
Earthquake Retrofitting Older Seattle Homes: What It Is, What It Costs
Most pre-war Seattle houses aren't bolted to their foundations. What a seismic retrofit actually involves, who needs one, and how to think about the cost.
Negotiating Repairs After Inspection in Seattle: Credit, Fix, or Cut?
Your three options after a rough Seattle inspection — repair, credit, or price reduction — why credits usually win, and how the seller will read your ask.
1980s–90s Eastside Homes: What Ages Well, What Doesn't
The two-story boom houses of Bellevue, Redmond, and Sammamish are hitting middle age. Which systems hold up, which fail, and what inspectors look for now.
Seattle Townhouse Construction: What to Check Before Buying
Modern Seattle townhouses were built fast, in waves, by builders of wildly varying quality. The construction checkpoints that separate the good ones.
The PNW Home Maintenance Calendar: What to Do, Month by Month
Moss, gutters, crawlspace moisture, the summer painting window — a season-by-season maintenance calendar built for Pacific Northwest homes and weather.
Split-Level Homes in Seattle: Pros, Cons, and Who They Suit
The 1960s–80s split-level is Seattle's most polarizing house. The honest pros and cons, what inspectors check, and which buyers it genuinely fits.
Mid-Century Ramblers in Seattle: A Buyer's Guide
The postwar one-story rambler is quietly one of Seattle's best buys. Walk through one like an inspector: what holds up, what's worn out, and what it costs to fix.
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