Signs you need a better home inspector
Buyers stunned when defects found after purchase
By Barry Stone, Tuesday, January 6, 2009.DEAR BARRY: When we bought our house, our home inspector said that everything was in good condition. Since then, our basement has leaked, some of our circuit breakers became so hot they had to be replaced, and a chimney sweep told us that the fireplace is not usable. All of these issues should have been disclosed to us, and now we are saddled with one expense after the other. Who do we blame for these problems: the home inspector, the Realtor who recommended the inspector, or the previous owner? --Rena
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