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Most communities require termite inspections.
You may also want to consult a home inspector for a general overview, especially if you are a first-time homeowner. The opinions of structual engineers, plumbers, electricians and other contractors can save money and prevent you from getting in over your head. We each made elaborate preparations in order to convince the other that we hadn't yet made up our minds. We tried to be calm and rational. We arrived promptly, then feigned fascination for the dormant lawn, sneaking glances at the house when we thought no one was looking.