Inspector Love or Misinformation?

[Kate Tarasenko]

Good mainstream mention of home inspectors in this article, but one sentence has the potential to set up first-time home buyers for some confusion and/or disappointment, not to mention a potential legal hassle.

From Investopedia in today's MSN.com's Real Estate section:

Real-estate deal-breakers that are easily avoided

"...Instead of focusing on the way the home’s interior is decorated, check for overall structural soundness and try to focus on potential. How do you do this? A good strategy is to secure a licensed home inspector prior to closing on your deal. The inspector will provide a detailed analysis and cost breakdown on actual required repairs."