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By Keith Boggs Updated May 1, 2025 As of December 31, 2024, mortgage rates have experienced a notable increase compared to the historically low levels observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is approximately 6.72%, while...

Updated May 1, 2025 When it comes to purchasing a newly built home, many buyers assume that everything will be perfect, considering the property is brand new. However, new construction inspections are a critical step in ensuring the quality and safety of a new home....

By Keith Boggs Updated May 28, 2025. Did you know that it costs nearly $700,000 to buy a home in Frisco Texas in March 2024, which is trending down -2.1% year over year? The media listing home price per square foot is $256. Without a doubt, homes are the largest...

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will ever make. A professional home inspection plays a crucial role in that process by providing a detailed assessment of the property's condition. It helps buyers avoid costly surprises...

Receiving your home inspection report is a major milestone in the home buying process—but it’s not the end. It’s the beginning of your due diligence. At Stonebriar Property Inspections, we provide detailed inspection reports throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area,...

Selling a home can be an exciting yet stressful experience, especially when unexpected issues arise. Some homeowners may be tempted to cover up problems rather than address them, but this approach can backfire in significant ways. A recent inspection by Stonebriar...

In the thriving real estate market of Texas, economic factors such as employment growth and competitive housing prices have made properties in the Lone Star State a coveted asset. As these economic drivers push demand higher, a surge in home sales has made the market...

When preparing to sell your home, it's crucial to present it in the best possible light to attract potential buyers and maximize its value. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through a pre-listing inspection. This proactive step can provide a...

Home inspections play a crucial role in the process of buying and selling real estate. They provide vital information about a property's condition, which can significantly influence negotiations between buyers and sellers. Understanding how to leverage home inspection...

When it comes to buying a home, the home inspection process can often feel like a crucial exam that the property must pass for the sale to proceed. However, the idea of "passing" or "failing" a home inspection is a common misconception that needs clarification. Unlike...

Talk with any builder, home contractor, or home inspector for long and you’ll likely hear the term HVAC come up. HVAC is an abbreviation for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. An HVAC system is the integrated ecosystem of a home’s heating and air conditioning...

The path to home ownership is a journey of anticipation and, quite often, a learning curve for many. Among the numerous steps that buyers must navigate, the home inspection stands out as a critical milestone—one that can significantly sway the decision-making process....

The question "Should I inspect my newly built home?" is easily answered: Yes, you should have an inspection before closing the deal. Here's why: Varied Skill Levels Among Workers During construction, anywhere from 60 to 100 professionals may enter the home to perform...

Buying a property is a significant investment, and ensuring it's in good condition is crucial. This is where a home inspection comes into play. A home inspection is a comprehensive examination of a property's structural and maintenance conditions. In this article, we...

By Keith Boggs, September 28, 2022. A home inspection is vital when buying or selling a house. It is a top-to-bottom evaluation of a house done by a licensed home inspector. In most cases, buyers pay for home inspections before purchasing the house. This is done to...

By Keith Boggs Updated May 9, 2022 at 10:00am CST As a prospective home buyer, you know that no home is going to be perfect. A home inspector will uncover defects, regardless of how well the property looks on the surface. So, what happens after you find out what those...

A home inspection is one of the crucial elements of real estate. During a home inspection, the inspectors look for anything that could be problematic in a house and can affect the normal operations of a potential buyer. Through home inspection, both sellers and buyers...

With the temperatures falling and the winter season fast approaching, most of us are already preparing our fireplace for the cold season. If you enjoy the heat and the crackling sound of burning firewood on your fireplace and you have not yet cleaned it recently, you...

As the home-buying season approaches, usually in spring, prospective sellers shift their focus on whether their homes are ready for the market. To answer their question, many opt for a home inspection. A home inspection is part of the home purchase process. While it...

Just like you would visit the doctor annually for routine checkups and not necessarily for ill health, your home needs an annual inspection. Even if you are a vigilant homeowner who performs repairs and seasonal maintenance from time to time, it is worth scheduling...

By Keith Boggs Posted September 13, 2018 at 17:51 CST. Many of our clients are first-time buyers. Others may not have had a home inspection in so long, they can't recall how the process unfolds. If you're in one of these groups, you’re probably wondering what happens...

By Keith Boggs. Posted August 20, 2019 at 11:15am. It's hard to believe that we've been performing Dallas home inspections for more than 10 years now! And we've learned from experience that a lot of people don't know what to expect when a home inspector walks through...

By Keith Boggs Posted January 15, 2020 at 10:00am CT So, you’ve made an offer on a house and have entered the “option period” — those critical five to ten days during which you must assess the home's condition, identify issues, negotiate for repairs on certain items,...

By Keith Boggs Posted February 15, 2020 at 10:00am CT Your home is on the market and there’s an offer on the table. Congratulations! Now it’s time to get ready for the buyer’s home inspection — an event that can make or break the deal. But don’t be too concerned. By...

By Keith Boggs Posted March 15, 2020 at 10:00am CT Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will likely make in your lifetime. It can also be scary. What if it turns out to be a lemon? What if it becomes a money pit? This is why the home inspection is one...

Many first-time homebuyers are unfamiliar with the processes that take them from house-hunting to moving day. Who’s involved? And what happens when? In fact, we see that even buyers who have been through the real estate process several times before often need a...

By Keith Boggs Posted September 18, 2020, at 7:00 am CT Are you about to make an offer on what you think will be your next home? If so, don’t underestimate the importance of the home inspection! It will give you the information you need to: Fully understand the...

By Keith Boggs Posted October 15, 2020, at 7:00 am CT On our blog, we provide a lot of advice on how to choose a home inspector. Because, unlike finding people to provide other home services — for example, landscaping, appliance repair, or fixing a garage door — there...

A home inspection assesses the physical conditions and systems of a house for a potential buyer or seller. The house inspector will thereafter submit pictures, a detailed analysis, and recommendations to the respective persons typically within a week for further...

Everything really is bigger in Texas—including our population growth. In the past year, the Lone Star State added more residents than any other state in the U.S., and those numbers just keep growing. And if you’re one of the thousands of people making Texas your new...

By Keith Boggs Posted January 15, 2021, at 7:00 am CT Our job as home inspectors is to find and describe a property’s defects, so you, as a potential home buyer, understand as much as you can about its condition before you commit to what will likely be one of the most...

By Keith Boggs Posted December 15, 2020, at 7:00 am CT “What is included in a home inspection?” This is a question we get all the time. And we’ve written several articles going into a lot of detail (perhaps too much detail!) to help buyers and sellers understand what...

By Keith Boggs Posted November 16, 2020, at 9:00 am CT One of the most interesting questions I get about home inspections is this: “Can you fail a home inspection?” I suppose it’s a reasonable question, particularly for those who haven’t been through a home inspection...

By Keith Boggs Posted June 15, 2020 at 8:00 am CT There’s so much that goes into buying or selling a home: The listings, the viewings, the appraisals, the inspections, the negotiations…and the QUESTIONS! Doing a Google search can deliver answers, but how do you know...

By Keith Boggs Posted May 15, 2020, at 9:00 am CT Buying a home can be the largest investment you will make in your lifetime — which is why a home inspection is such an important part of the home buying process. It’s also an inexpensive service compared to the cost of...

By Keith Boggs Posted April 15, 2020 at 10:00 am CT COVID-19, aka Coronavirus, has slammed the brakes on nearly all aspects of daily life. It’s surreal — like a nightmare science fiction movie where some unknown creature seems to be lurking around each and every...

By Keith Boggs Posted December 16, 2019 at 4:00 pm CST This past Thanksgiving turned terrifying for actress Anna Faris and 12 of her family members when they were exposed to toxic levels of carbon monoxide at their Lake Tahoe rental home. As the story has been told,...

For sellers, the home inspection process can be nerve-wracking. You know someone is interested in buying, but the outcomes can make or break the deal. You also want it to go smoothly. It shows your support for the buyer and desire for negotiating a fair contract....

By Keith Boggs Posted September 16, 2019 at 10:00am CST. Out of a sea of homes, you think you’ve found the one that is just right for you and your family. Congratulations! As a buyer, you still have a lot to figure out and many steps to take. One of the most important...

Whether buying or selling, you want the best home inspector you can find to make sure your interests are protected. You'll find there are many inspection firms to choose from in the Dallas area — some with multiple inspectors, others with just one or two, like my...

For potential home buyers, the home inspection is a critical milestone on the real estate journey, especially in a tight housing market. An inspection can confirm the seller’s assertions about a house's condition — or it can uncover defects no one knew were there, for...