From missed mold and radon to buyer missteps, beware these home inspection mistakes can that lead to serious safety risks and costly repairs after closing.

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Q: Before we purchased our home, the sellers hired their own home inspector. We were given a copy of the report and bought the house as-is because no major problems were disclosed. Two months later, ...

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After buying a home near Flagstaff, a couple notices something major that could be expensive to fix. Is the home inspector on the hook to pay for it?

A thorough home inspection can be the difference between a great deal and a terrible one. Here are the questions any home buyer should ask. By Tim Heffernan I recently reread the inspection report for ...

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One of the most important steps homebuyers can take — especially first-timers — is to have a thorough inspection before they finalize their purchase. Whether you have plenty of experience from owning ...