Many cities require an inspection when a house is sold to ensure a minimal level of safety.
Critics contend inspections slow home sales and further blight because many can't pay for repairs. The Detroit News. Cheaper mortgage rates encouraged Americans to snap up existing homes in November, pushing sales to the highest level in three months. The home at 1219 Indian Mound in Bloomfield Township, built in 1976, has served as the scene for annual Super Bowl parties over the years as well as charity events. When John and Vivian Paesano built the house at 1219 Indian Mound West in 1976, they had no idea they would watch four children grow up and graduate, or that the impressive abode would stun visitors with its regal, holiday decor.