Okay, you made one of the most critical decisions in your life: buying a home! You found your ideal home. It’s in your desired neighborhood, close to everything you love, you dig its design and feel, and you’re ready to finalize the deal. But wait a minute! Buying a home isn’t like buying a toaster. If you discover something’s wrong with your new home, you can’t return it for a refund or even exchange. You’re stuck with your buying decision. Purchasing a home is a significant investment and should be treated as such. Therefore, before finalizing anything, your “ideal” home needs an inspection to protect you from throwing your hard-earned money into a money pit. A home inspection is a professional visual examination of the home’s roof, plumbing, heating and cooling system, electrical systems, and foundation. There are two types of home inspections. There is a general home inspection and a special inspection. Most general inspections cost between $267 and $370. The cost of the spec...