The house-history blog.
Guides for anyone standing on the doorstep — how to read permits, what fires actually mean, and when a code violation is a dealbreaker.
What Is Due Diligence in Real Estate?
Due diligence is the homework you do before a property becomes your problem. Here is what to verify, where to look, and how Who's Home™ automates it.
Red Flags to Look for When Buying a House
Some warning signs are visible. Most are buried in permits, code violations, and incident logs. Here are the red flags that should make you pause before making an offer.
Real Estate Due Diligence Checklist
A printable checklist for buyers and investors who want to verify a property before they commit. Use it yourself, or share it with a client.
What a house's history actually tells you before you buy
Permits, fires, code violations — the paper trail on a property is often louder than the disclosure form. Here's how to read it.
Code violations: what buyers should ask about every single one
A closed violation is a data point. An open violation is a to-do list you just inherited.
The permit trail: why unpermitted work is the #1 hidden risk
That finished basement might be a lawsuit waiting to happen. Here's what to check before you sign.
Reading fire and incident reports without panicking
Not every 911 call is a red flag. Here's how to tell the noise from the signal.