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Home Inspection Checklist – 80+ Things to Check

February 8, 2020
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Home Inspection Checklist – 80+ things to check

You’ve finally found the home of your dreams and now you’re ready to sign the contract. But, there is one key step before making the purchase final – getting a home inspection. The freshly painted walls, hardwood floors, and granite countertops are simply superficial touches. What you don’t see is...

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Original Article Source Credits: Home Buying Checklist, https://homebuyingchecklist.co

Article Written By: NA

Original Article Posted on: February 8, 2020

Link to Original Article: https://homebuyingchecklist.co/home-inspection-checklist-80-things-to-check

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