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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We’ve bought and sold multiple houses. I wish I would’ve understood better that the inspector isn’t necessarily on your side or there to protect your interests. They’re there to close the deal. [/quote]

Yes, do not pick an inspector recommended by your real estate agent. Get an independent one, that will be honest with you. [/quote]

Oh gosh our inspector became OBSESSED that the ice light on the fridge wasn't working - and somehow missed that our HVAC ducts were full of mold, and our sewer line was literally made of coated paper.

That said I love our house much more than I expected to. We've been here eight years now and every day I am grateful that we bought this house when we bought it. It's a one-story rancher on a busy street that had been sitting for a year - we didn't even want to look at it but our real estate agent talked us into it. And it just works for us. It has beautiful flow. It's got all these little nooks and crannies to stick a reading chair or a little table. It's got light and privacy. I really just love it. And I say that even though our first few years in the house, each had an expensive surprise - and it's not like I imagine those surprises are over.

All sorts of things I would change if we had the money - the kitchen is tiny; I'd murder for a screened in porch; the ceiling in our den desperately needs replacing. But I love this house. Even when we do our whole fantasizing about winning the lottery thing, I don't imagine selling this place - I imagine adding a screened porch.

Good luck with your house search, OP![/quote]

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