What is the standard inspection period when buying a home?

• <div><p>The typical inspection period when buying a home—the time you have to conduct a home inspection and either agree to move forward with the sale or back out of it—is around 10 days. The inspection period can range from a week up to around 21 days, depending on the area, the state of the market, and how quickly the seller wants or needs the deal to progress.</p></div>

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Q: How do I know if I have a radon problem?

• <div><p>The only way to determine if you have a radon problem in your home is to have professional testing done. You can buy DIY radon test kits, but these are sometimes inaccurate in certain temperatures and humidity levels, and they don&rsquo;t paint the entire picture in terms of your radon exposure. Scheduling testing once every two to five years is best. You can also look out for the following symptoms, which, according to the American Cancer Society, are symptoms of radon exposure:</p><ul><li><p>Shortness of breath</p></li><li><p>Cough</p></li><li><p>Tightness in the chest</p></li><li><p>Difficulty swallowing</p></li><li><p>Hoarseness</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Is it safe to live in a house with smoke damage?

• <div><p>It is not safe to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/living-in-house-with-smoke-damage.htm">live in a house with smoke damage</a>&mdash;even minor smoke damage can lead to long-term health hazards and structural risks. Smoke smells and residue contain particulates and chemical compounds that are dangerous to breathe in and can damage your belongings and your home&rsquo;s structural materials. Have a trained professional assess your home after a fire to determine when it&rsquo;s safe to return. </p></div>

Q: Can you back out of a house offer after an inspection?

• <div><p>Yes, in most cases, you can back out of your offer if you&rsquo;re unsatisfied with something in the inspection. However, there is usually no recourse for doing so. The only exception would be if you waived the home inspection, a somewhat common practice to get your offer accepted in a highly competitive market. Waiving the home inspection doesn&rsquo;t prevent you from getting an inspection, but you usually can&rsquo;t walk away from the home after the inspection if there&rsquo;s something wrong.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell if a house has a pier and beam foundation?

• <div><p>Houses built on pier and beam foundations will be elevated off the ground, will have a crawl space, and will most likely have stairs at the main entrance. Pier and beam foundations will also have vents spaced out along the foundation to allow for airflow and moisture control in the crawl space. </p></div>

Q: What is the standard inspection period when buying a home?

• <div><p>The typical inspection period when buying a home&mdash;the time you have to conduct a home inspection and either agree to move forward with the sale or back out of it&mdash;is around 10 days. The inspection period can range from a week up to around 21 days, depending on the area, the state of the market, and how quickly the seller wants or needs the deal to progress.</p></div>

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