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Notes from Rodeo Home Inspections LLC on Texas home buying: what an inspection covers, when to schedule it, how the option period works, and how to read the report when it lands in your inbox.
September 8, 2026
Why San Antonio Foundations Crack and When to Worry
San Antonio's clay soil swells when it rains and shrinks in the drought, and the slab moves with it. Here is how to tell routine cracks from a foundation that needs attention.
September 4, 2026
What a Texas Home Inspection Actually Covers
Wondering what your inspector will check? Here is the plain-English tour of a Texas home inspection, from foundation to roofline.
September 4, 2026
Buying in San Antonio? When to Schedule Your Home Inspection
The timing of your inspection matters as much as the inspection itself. Here is the buyer's timeline, from offer to option period to closing.
September 4, 2026
The Texas Option Period, Explained for Home Buyers
The option period is the buyer's escape hatch, and the inspection is its centerpiece. Here is how the window actually works in a Texas home contract.
September 4, 2026
Why Texas Sellers Order a Pre-Listing Inspection
A seller's inspection is not a favor to the buyer, it is leverage. Here is what it can do for your sale, and what it cannot.
September 4, 2026
New Construction Still Needs an Inspection
A brand-new house can have brand-new problems. Here is why a fresh build deserves a fresh set of eyes, before closing and again before the builder's warranty runs out.
September 4, 2026
How to Read Your Home Inspection Report Without Panicking
Inspection reports are long, and not every line is a disaster. Here is how to separate the deal-breakers from the paint touch-ups.
September 6, 2026
The Buyer's Home Inspection Checklist: 15 Things to Look For
Fifteen places where problems like to hide, from the roofline to the water heater, plus the two habits that make any inspection worth it: showing up and asking questions.
September 10, 2026
Roofs Under the Texas Sun: What Your Inspector Checks First
Hail, hundred degree heat, and years of UV take their toll on a San Antonio roof. Here is what an inspector reads on the roofline and in the attic, and how to tell age from trouble.