We’re all aware that asbestos is hazardous to one’s health. If you haven’t experienced its damaging effects in someone close to you, then you’ve at least witnessed the countless personal injury ads on television. Given the widespread knowledge of this dangerous substance and its liberal use in the past, it’s reasonable to fear that asbestos may be present in an older home. If you’re looking to sell or invest in a new property, you’re likely concerned about what happens if a home inspector finds asbestos.
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Purchasing a house is one of the biggest steps in your life. Once you’ve started to angle in on a home, you’re going to feel an intense amount of pressure to close from the real estate agents and the seller. Shouldn’t you have someone looking out for your interests? A home inspector is there to make sure the home you are being sold is the home you’re getting. Getting a home inspection is so much more than just another step of buying a home: it can be the pivotal one between a great home and a horrible one. [Read more…]