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12 Home Inspection Red Flags You Can Actually Overlook (For Now)

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Sebastian Wright

Published Apr 05, 2026

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Home buyers, breathe easy

When buying a home, the home inspection can be one of the most stress-inducing parts of the process. Will the inspection reveal major foundation flaws? What about a termite infestation? While some home inspection red flags should be dealt with before finalizing the sale and some minor fixes will be the responsibility of the seller, here are 11 common issues you can overlook for now.