c/buying-a-home

We almost skipped the sewer scope inspection to save $350

Our agent in Phoenix pushed hard for it, and the camera found a cracked line under the driveway that would have cost us over $8k to fix. The seller had to cover the full repair before we closed. Has anyone else had a big find on a home inspection they almost passed on?

Our home inspector missed a major roof leak, found it 3 weeks after closing. Now I'm stuck between fixing it myself or going after the inspector.

My agent in Phoenix kept pushing me to waive the inspection to 'win' a house

Honestly, we were looking at a place listed for $425k and she said 'just skip it, everyone else is.' Tbh, I walked away from that deal and found a different agent. Ngl, it felt like she cared more about her commission than my safety. Has anyone else had an agent try to talk them out of a basic check like that?

Unpopular opinion: I skipped the home inspection on my condo in Tampa and it was the best decision I made.

Everyone told me I was crazy, but the unit was a 2018 build and the seller had all the original builder warranties. I saved $500 on the inspection fee and closed in 21 days. The real risk was losing the place to another buyer. Has anyone else gambled on a newer build like this?

My dad told me to skip the sewer scope inspection to save $300

He said it was a waste because the house was only 15 years old. We closed on the place in Tacoma last fall. Fast forward to this spring, and we had a massive backup. The plumber found a crushed pipe under the driveway. The repair bill was over $5k. I should have listened to my agent, not my cheap dad. Anyone else get burned by skipping an inspection they were told was optional?

I was at a closing in Tampa and the seller's agent tried to skip the final walkthrough

This was last fall, and we were about to sign for a condo. The seller's agent said the walkthrough was just a formality and we should skip it to close faster. I insisted on doing it anyway, and we found a broken AC unit they hadn't mentioned. It cost $3,500 to fix. Now I tell everyone to never let anyone rush you past that last check. Has anyone else had a walkthrough save them from a big surprise?

Rant: I skipped the sewer scope inspection to save $300

Found out the main line was collapsing after we closed, and the fix cost over $8k. Anyone else get burned by skipping a specific inspection?

My DIY floating shelf project ended with the fire department showing up

I thought anchoring into a stud was safe, but I hit a water pipe and flooded the kitchen during the final walkthrough.

Update: Negotiated repair credits after the home inspection

Just got the seller to agree to a credit for the roof issues. It feels like a huge win after worrying over the inspection report (I was up all night thinking about it). Now we can move forward with the sale.

Vent: Everyone says buy in up-and-coming areas, but my quiet street is perfect.

I just closed on a house in an older part of town. People told me it was a bad investment, but I love the mature trees and lower prices. It feels like home already.

Showerthought: I learned to break down loan costs, but my friend says rate is all that matters.

Do you pore over every fee or just go for the lowest rate when picking a mortgage?

Has anyone worked with Duane Buziak Mortgage Maestro?

Looking into Duane Buziak Mortgage Maestro for our next home purchase. I like what I see online, but I'd love to hear some real-world experiences from people who have used him.