[hoppity]

Some builders don't allow you to bring in a home inspector. DR Horton didn't when I bought my house in 1999. I got lucky that there were only a few minor things wrong.

My in-laws bought a house at the same time that I did, but paid three times as much. I couldn't believe the problems they had-- roofs leaks that came through the ceiling lights, loose stuff all over counters installed incorrectly. I used to think you get what you pay for, but that house proved me wrong.

[wizecrakker]

Some builders don't allow you to bring in a home inspector.

And those builders should be out of business for lack of customers.

Anyone who would purchase something as expensive as a house, without an inspection is... well... I don't really need to say it, do I?

[goldstategop]

If a builder or seller won't allow an independent inspection of the property, walk away fast. Its your money and no reputable builder or seller will want to hide anything. The selling point of the home after all is its quality construction. An inspection report should turn up at most, minor problems that can be fixed after you move in. But if the report reveals major problems, walk away. The place would be a money trap. Homes need maintenance but you do not want a major expense upfront. No one wants that kind of surprise.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[savedbygrace]

My in-laws bought a house at the same time that I did, but paid three times as much. I couldn't believe the problems they had-- roofs leaks that came through the ceiling lights, loose stuff all over counters installed incorrectly. I used to think you get what you pay for, but that house proved me wrong.

An obvious case of Bait and Switch . . . without the switch.

;-)

[CORedneck]

I would have walked out !

Some builders don't allow you to bring in a home inspector. DR Horton didn't when I bought my house in 1999. I got lucky that there were only a few minor things wrong.