Even in a seller’s market, smart homebuyers aren’t going to make a purchase without having a property professionally inspected first. “Today’s buyers are really very savvy,” says Robin Kencel, ...

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Getting a pre-purchase building inspection done is a must, but not all building inspections are alike. Paying for a cursory inspection is a waste of money and it’s unlikely to uncover problems you ...