They figure that the property hasn’t been lived in, so what can be wrong with it? Unfortunately, the answer is that even a brand new home can be riddled with problems that will spell trouble down the road.

This is because many new homes are not built with the attention to detail that should be the standard in the industry. They are constructed on extraordinarily tight deadlines by workers who may not be particularly experienced and who do not receive adequate supervision. What’s more, many home builders cut corners, using inferior materials and installation techniques.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that the home won’t pass inspection with a municipal inspector. It probably will. What’s important to understand is that the municipal inspector is only looking for compliance with codes. They won’t tell you if there are issues that will cost you money and headaches in the future.