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For the last several years, buying a home often felt less like making a thoughtful decision and more like a race. Move fast. Make the offer. Beat the competition. Don't ask for too much. And whatever you do, don't lose the house. The housing market has spent the last several years rewarding speed. But as we head into Fall 2026, the market is shifting. Recent Zillow market data points to an important shift. Buyers are seeing more inventory, more price reductions and less compe

You found the house. You chose your home inspector. You scheduled the inspection. Then an agreement arrives in your inbox. Most buyers sign it and move on. We understand why. You're already dealing with contracts, financing, insurance, deadlines, disclosures, appraisals, and a dozen other details that come with buying a home. But there is one document we believe deserves more attention than it usually receives. Your home inspection agreement. Because the price tells you what

Buying a home comes with a seemingly endless list of expenses. Appraisal. Closing costs. Insurance. Moving expenses. Repairs. Deposits. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, you need a home inspection. So, naturally, you start making calls. One inspector quotes one price. Another quotes something entirely different. If they're both performing a home inspection, what's the difference? It's a fair question. But it starts with understanding something that isn't always obviou

When you're buying a home, it's easy to compare prices. It's easy to compare availability. It's even easy to compare certifications. But there's one thing that rarely gets discussed, even though it may be the most important factor of all. Character. Because a home inspection isn't just about identifying defects. It's about trusting the person who's responsible for helping you make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. A home inspector's reputation says far more

Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people will ever make. Yet surprisingly, many buyers spend more time researching where to eat dinner than they do researching the person they're trusting to inspect a home worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. One of the most common questions we see on local Facebook pages is: "Who's the best home inspector?" Within minutes, dozens of recommendations begin pouring in. While those recommendations can be a helpful s

When most people think about mold, they picture black stains on walls, peeling drywall, or a strong musty odor. The truth is, some of the most significant mold problems aren't visible at all. Over the past several weeks, Harris Home Inspections performed indoor air quality testing on several homes across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Each property looked relatively typical during a walkthrough. Some showed minor signs of previous moisture. Others showed very little that would i

When most people think about a home inspection, they think about the report. At Harris Home Inspections, we believe the report is only part of the story. The quality of a home inspection is determined by much more than the final document. It begins with the inspection process itself - the systems, procedures, documentation, technology, and professional standards that support every observation and recommendation we make. As our company continues to grow, we've taken a close lo

Most homeowners expect normal wear and tear over time. A small crack near the ceiling, a door that suddenly sticks, or a gap forming along trim work may not seem like a major concern at first. But when several of these small changes begin appearing together, your home could be reacting to movement, moisture, settling, or aging materials in ways worth paying attention to. Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, homes are constantly exposed to humidity, heavy rainfall, changing tempe

15 Home Inspection Red Flags Mississippi Buyers Should Never Ignore That house looks perfect. Fresh paint. Clean showing. Great photos. But here’s what most buyers don’t realize: The biggest home inspection red flags are rarely the ones you can see at first glance. At Harris Home Inspections, we inspect homes across the Mississippi Gulf Coast every day. And time and time again, we see buyers fall in love with a home before they understand what’s really going on bene

If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, helping people make smart decisions, and want a career with real opportunity, becoming a home inspector in Mississippi may be one of the best paths you’ve never seriously considered. At Harris Home Inspections, we know home inspection is more than walking through houses with a flashlight. It is about protecting buyers, helping sellers, supporting real estate professionals, and giving families confidence in one of the big

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In the realm of homeownership, few aspects are as crucial as safeguarding your most significant investment – your home. Regular...