Jimmy Carter, Blairsville home inspector and owner of Inspect-a-Home,Inc., talks about why a home inspection is such a bargain in today's marketplace. For most people, a home purchase is the single greatest investment they'll ever make. If someone is willing to spend $200,000 to $300,000 or more for a home, a home inspection fee of $300 to $400 is small change by comparison. Yes, compared to the purchase price, an inspector's fee is only a pittance. Yet, too many home buyers forego this vital service. Why? Remember the old adage " penny wise and pound foolish"? Too often, folks buying a new, never lived-in house assume nothing could possibly be wrong with a brand new house. This is a dangerous assumption! I recently inspected a beaut  [more info...]

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