When “walking through a home you’re considering, keep a critical eye (and a critical nose) open,” looking out for any “stains ...

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Inspectors tend to be thorough, but can miss things. ‘It’s very important for a buyer to be as educated as possible.’ ...

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You’ve finally found it: the home of your dreams. It’s perfect, and you can’t wait to move in. Before that happens, though, you need to have a home inspection to make sure there are no significant ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover real estate law. Jun 18, 2018, 10:23pm EDT Dec 16, 2020, 05:48am EST This article is more than 7 years old. This past ...