Is your basement finish legal?

By Shawn Jardine

Many times home buyers fall in love with a property and make an offer on it. If the basement has been finished, there are important steps to take for safety and resale value.

A good home inspector will look at the quality and safety of the home including the basement. He may or may not check to see if the basement was finished with a building permit. Guess what–this info is available to the public online. Read the rest of this entry »