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Buying & Selling Can You Get Earnest Money Back After a Bad Home Inspection? Learn how contingency wording, notice deadlines, and inspection limits determine whether an earnest-money deposit is refundable. Aug 2, 2026 2 min read Buying & Selling What Does As-Is Mean After a Home Inspection? Learn how an as-is term affects repair requests, inspection rights, unresolved defects, and the buyer’s next decision. Jul 30, 2026 2 min read Buying & Selling Can You Ask for Credits on an As-Is House? Learn how contract terms, inspection findings, seller consent, and closing rules shape credit requests for an as-is home. Jul 23, 2026 3 min read Buying & Selling What Is Reasonable to Request After a Home Inspection? Learn how safety, function, repair scale, inspection limits, and contract terms should shape a post-inspection request. Jul 23, 2026 3 min read Buying & Selling How Should a Roof Credit Be Calculated? See how inspection scope, comparable estimates, local requirements, and lender limits shape a defensible roof credit. Jan 6, 2026 3 min read Buying & Selling Can the Inspection Fee Be Credited at Closing? See how seller and lender credits can affect an inspection fee, cash to close, disclosure, and loan limits. Dec 17, 2025 3 min read Buying & Selling What Repairs Should You Not Request After a Home Inspection? Learn which cosmetic, maintenance, age-related, and uncertain findings usually belong outside a focused repair request. Aug 12, 2025 3 min read Buying & Selling Should You Waive a Home Inspection to Win a House? Compare inspection-contingency options, financial risk, property uncertainty, and safer ways to strengthen a home offer. Aug 1, 2025 3 min read Buying & Selling Does VA Require a Home Inspection? Learn how VA appraisals differ from home inspections, what each can reveal, and when added evaluation may help a buyer. Jul 25, 2025 2 min read