18 articles from National House Search
A blue tape walkthrough is a scheduled visit near the end of a new-home build. The buyer and builder walk through the home and mark visible items that may need attention. Blue painter's tape is often…
Use a blue tape walkthrough checklist in the same order every time: outside, garage, main living areas, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, stairs, utility spaces, and final records. In each area, look…
A blue tape walkthrough is a builder-led visit in a nearly finished new home. The buyer points out visible items that may need attention. Blue painter's tape may be placed beside each spot, and the…
A new construction punch list is the written record of incomplete, damaged, nonworking, or finish items that still need an answer before or after closing. A useful list names the room, exact spot,…
A final walkthrough is the buyer's last visible check of the new home before closing. Use it to confirm agreed repairs, make sure included items are present, test simple normal-use controls, look for…
A new home can still have things that need to be fixed. That does not mean the builder is bad. It means a house is built by people, and people can miss things.A new construction home inspection gives…
