THE HOME GUIDE · 05 What a home inspection can miss A home inspection can help you find problems. But it cannot see everything. Here is how to read the results. ABOUT 4 MINUTES TO READ TURN AN INSPECTION REPORT INTO A PLAN RED · URGENT Act now Safety or serious concerns. AMBER · FOLLOW-UP Ask more A

THE HOME GUIDE · 04 What a neighbourhood feels like after 6 p.m. The street you see at noon may feel very different at night. A small test can help you see the full picture. ABOUT 4 MINUTES TO READ THE THREE-VISIT TEST VISIT 01 · WEEKDAY Morning Watch the drive and walk to work or school. VISIT 02 ·

The Home Guide · 03 What housing headlines leave out An average price can change even when similar homes sell for the same price. Here is why. About 4 minutes to read AN AVERAGE CAN MOVE $800k   $700k   Month AMonth B Made-up numbers to show how averages work. You might see a headline that says, "Ho

The Home Guide · 02 5 home records you'll be glad you kept A simple folder can save time when something breaks, needs service or changes hands. About 4 minutes to read     HOME NOTES         HOME RECORDS KEEP WHAT MATTERS ✓ A home comes with a lot of papers. Receipts, repair dates and warranties can

The home cost guide · 01 What does a home really cost? A home has more than one price. Here are the costs to know if you buy, stay, or sell. About 4 minutes to read           BUYINGExtra fees OWNINGDaily bills SELLINGMoney left The price on a home listing is just one number. Other costs can change h