The home inspection is a critical component of the home-buying process. It also is one of the most common conditions made with buying offers. It is not unusual that a home inspection comes out with one or more issues that the inspector identifies on his report. The inspector might find a leak in the roof or a broken window that needs replacing. How do you deal with these issues? Should you pass on a property that you otherwise like? First of all, you should be clear on the realities of... [read more]