Picture this: You've been house hunting for ages and finally find the home of your dreams. The only problem is, it's already under contract with another buyer. Yet your Real Estate Agent says there's still hope. Enter, the backup offer. 

But what exactly is the backup of...

Given a Home Inspector is charged with checking out a home for any flaws before you buy it, s/he's an important safeguard who could protect you from purchasing a lemon—and squandering tons of cash in repairs.

So, how do you find a reputable home inspector?

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Moving into a home you've just bought is exciting—and sometimes exasperating. That's because, although you might love your new place, you don't know it all that well—which means that sooner or later, you're bound to end up in a situation where you're floundering clueles...