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 Damaged foundation or other structural anomalies

 Electrical wiring problems

 Poor plumbing or aging septic systems, especially if the house has been vacant for some time

 Leaking, nonfunctioning, or nonexistent gas lines

 Poorly functioning furnace or central air conditioning units

 Leaking or ramshackle roof

 Termite or other critter damage

 Health hazards, such as lead-based paint, toxic mold, radon gas, asbestos, and hazardous insulation

 Neighboring structures built on your property — always check the survey to make sure that the homeowner didn’t allow the neighbor to build a new garage ten feet over on your property

In a seller’s market, a home inspection contingency can backfire on you. If the seller receives two comparable offers, one of which waives the inspection, guess which one the seller will accept? Yes, it’s the one without the contingency. In lieu of having a professional inspection, have your contractor or handyperson look at the house with you when you go to see it.