Why is it important to have an inspection of the property you would like to purchase? Why not
know more about the structure you are going to live in and want to feel safe for you and your
family?
Well, here are some answers to these questions. First, for a small amount of money and the
peace of mind, you can avoid costly unforeseen issues. I have been watching the housing and
construction change for many years. With all the foreclosed, investment, flip and short sale
properties, it is well worth it. There is no obligation for the banks to disclose any known
problems because they say they are not aware of any problems and did not reside in the house.
Investors buy homes from banks and would like to maximize their profit and take a shortcut or
two. Not all investors have this mentality but you wouldn’t know unless a third party inspection
was performed. Finally, the short sale people who have had the unfortunate backlash of the
mortgage melt down and bad loans have no obligation to disclose non-permitted work or
existing conditions. There are unforeseen things about the house you may not discover until
you have moved in. Now, you tell me, is a home inspection something you should really have to
think twice about? Remember it is you and your family that is going to live in your next
purchase. "Local Inspector"