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Wesley Upchurch

The Difference Between a “Bad House” and a “Bad Deal”

One of the most common misconceptions buyers have after a home inspection is assuming that any home with problems is a bad house. In reality, most homes have defects. What separates a smart purchase from a costly mistake isn’t whether issues exist—it’s how those issues affect risk, cost, and long-term

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Inspector's Voice
Wesley Upchurch

The Unspoken Tradeoff Between Speed and Truth in Modern Inspections

Speed has become one of the most celebrated qualities in modern real estate. Faster showings, faster offers, faster closings. Inspections, inevitably, get pulled into that same current. What used to be understood as a careful pause in the process is now often treated as something to be completed as efficiently

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Wesley Upchurch

How Mid-South Climate Impacts Home Inspections

Homes in the Mid-South are shaped as much by climate as by construction. Buyers relocating from other parts of the country often notice that inspection reports here emphasize moisture, movement, and drainage more than they expected. That focus isn’t arbitrary—it reflects how homes in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Mississippi

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Wesley Upchurch

How Mid-South Soil and Climate Affect Home Inspections

Homes across the Mid-South share more in common than many buyers realize. While architecture and neighborhoods vary, properties in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Mississippi are all influenced by similar soil behavior, humidity levels, and weather patterns. These environmental factors shape how homes age, how problems develop, and what inspectors

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Wesley Upchurch

Why Home Inspections Are Visual — and Why That’s a Feature, Not a Flaw

One of the most common misunderstandings about home inspections is the belief that they should uncover everything. When buyers later discover an issue that wasn’t specifically mentioned in the report, the question often follows: “Why didn’t the inspection catch this?” The answer usually comes down to a single word: visibility.

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