Home Inspection Insights
Data-driven guides for buyers, homeowners, and inspectors. Powered by 55,000+ real inspection reports.
What 132,000 Texas Home Inspections Reveal About the Homes You're Buying
We analyzed 132,000 professional home inspections across DFW, Austin, and Houston. Here's what inspectors actually find — and why you should care before signing.
Read article →R22 Refrigerant: Why Your AC Could Cost You $5,000
R22 was banned in 2020 but millions of homes still run on it. Here's what it means for your wallet, your options, and why it shows up as a red flag on inspection reports.
Read article →What to Look for in a Home Inspection Report
Most buyers glance at the summary page and miss the details that matter. Here's how to read an inspection report like a pro — and the 5 findings that should stop you from buying.
Coming soonUnderstanding Your Home Health Score
We rate every property from 0 to 100 based on inspector findings. Here's exactly how the score is calculated, what each range means, and why a 72 isn't as safe as you think.
Coming soonR22 Refrigerant: Why Your AC Could Cost You $5,000
R22 was banned in 2020 but millions of homes still run on it. If your AC uses R22, here's what it means for your wallet, your options, and why it shows up as a red flag on HomeFax reports.
Coming soonFoundation Issues in Texas Homes: A Data-Driven Look
We analyzed thousands of inspection reports across DFW. Here's how common foundation problems really are, which areas are most affected, and what differential movement actually means.
Coming soonWhy Inspection Data Matters More Than a Zillow Estimate
Zillow tells you what a home might be worth. We tell you what's actually wrong with it. Here's why condition data is the missing piece in every real estate transaction.
Coming soonThe Inspector's Guide to Passive Income from Reports
You've written thousands of reports. They're sitting in Spectora doing nothing. Here's how HomeFax turns your completed work into a recurring revenue stream — without lifting a finger.
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