Baltimore is the most populated city in Maryland and a top 30 city in the US with a metro area population of almost 3 million. Baltimore is known for it's rich neighborhood history and Johns Hopkins Hospital and University.
The greater Baltimore area has just under 4,000 active listings, according to popular site Zillow.
Norada Real Estate forecasts home prices to increase by about 4% in the next twelve months. The median home price in Baltimore currently sits around $255,000 according to Fortune Builders.
Baltimore traditionally has not been seen as a great place to invest, however there is a strengthening labor force and lots of room for prices to increase.
Each home inspector might have different "Standards of Practice" that dictate what exactly they will inspect, but in general you can expect most home inspectors to check the following major systems and components:
Home inspections are visual inspections that educate homebuyers and their agents on the current condition of major systems and components. There is no standard for "pass" or "fail", but more a matter of what you're willing to negotiate for and accept in a new home.
Most home inspectors will check for functionality on some appliances like oven, dishwashers and microwaves.
The range can largely depend on what add-on services you choose like termite or mold inspections. The national average home inspection cost is $358 for a basic home inspection.
Homebuyers and their agents are always recommended to attend the inspection!
