As a buyers agent, and sometimes a sellers representative, I find myself doing detective work on a homes permit history. This becomes particularly interesting on foreclosed properties where the lender is not going to divulge any history of the home. A recent conversation with the Minnesota Chief Electrical Inspector, John Williamson, Mn. Dept. of Labor and Industry, yielded some links that could be a great source for any persons trying to do their diligence on a property, so I thought I would share! Most building permits are monitored by the City of County where the work will be done. (1 comments)