Homebuyer & Homeowner Resource Center

Trusted guides, downloadable resources, and helpful links to help you understand your home, make informed decisions, and maintain your investment with confidence.

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Guides, checklists, and educational resources selected for you by Advanced Building Inspectors.

Download a seasonal home maintenance checklist to help protect your investment and keep your home's major systems operating efficiently year-round.


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See exactly what a professional home inspection report looks like, including photographs, findings, and clear explanations to help you understand your future report.

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Review the Massachusetts Standards of Practice that establish the minimum requirements for licensed home inspections.

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Learn practical tips from the EPA for creating a healthier, safer indoor living environment for your family.

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Understand your rights and important information about Massachusetts home inspections before scheduling an inspection.

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Learn what a home inspection includes, its limitations, and what to expect during the inspection process.

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 Discover rebates, energy-saving programs, and incentives available to Massachusetts homeowners through Mass Save.

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Home Buying Resources

Resources to help buyers understand the home-buying process, financing options, and homeownership responsibilities.

Explore first-time homebuyer programs, affordable mortgage financing, and down payment assistance.


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Find homebuyer education programs, affordable housing information, and consumer resources throughout Massachusetts.


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Affordable homeownership programs, financing resources, and educational information for Massachusetts buyers.

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Environmental & Health Resources

Learn what radon is, why testing is important, and how mitigation systems reduce exposure.

Learn what radon is, why testing is important, and how mitigation systems reduce exposure.


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Information about private wells, drinking water contaminants, and water quality recommendations.

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Learn about lead-based paint hazards, disclosure requirements, and protecting children from lead exposure.

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Information on mold prevention, moisture control, cleanup recommendations, and health concerns.

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Learn where asbestos may be found in older homes, when it becomes hazardous, and when professional evaluation is recommended.

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Energy & Utility Resources

Helpful information about utility services, energy efficiency, and safe excavation.

Discover home energy assessments, rebates, insulation incentives, heat pump programs, and energy-saving recommendations.


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Request underground utility markings before digging to help prevent damage and improve safety.


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Utility services, outage information, customer support, and energy efficiency programs.


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Electric and natural gas services, outage maps, rebates, and energy conservation resources.


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Massachusetts Government Resources

Helpful information for buyers and property owners in Massachusetts.

Consumer protection information, contractor licensing, homeowner education, and business regulations.

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Health information related to drinking water, lead poisoning prevention, indoor air quality, and environmental health.

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Information about private wells, septic systems, environmental regulations, hazardous materials, and drinking water.

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Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)

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City of Boston Resources

Helpful information for buyers and owners of Boston properties.

Permits, inspections, zoning information, code enforcement, and property-related services for Boston.


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Search building permits and inspection history for Boston properties.


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Learn about rental housing inspections, apartment standards, and tenant safety requirements.


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Review smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm requirements before buying or selling a Boston property.


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