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20 things to look for in a home inspection

Date Posted: February 9, 2012

Before diving into a new home purchase, a thorough home inspection is a must. Although finding a trustworthy home inspector may not be a challenge, it is difficult, especially for first time homebuyers to put all of their trust in one person. This article gives a detailed list of areas to check that you or your home inspector may not think of.

From inspecting and possibly running appliances to very simple things like moving items on counters to look for defects, this list is a comprehensive summary of important details to keep in mind when inspecting your dream home. A new mortgage is an incredibly important decision, and the home inspection is one of the most important steps included in the process. Taking some extra time and effort when inspecting your home can save you ample time and maintenance later on.

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