[Boomer]

Sidney,

I just looked back at your answer to my question. It sounds like maybe you bought directly from the seller.

Sometimes I almost prefer a FSBO. The communication between buyer and seller can often work better.

Once we make the decision to buy, it will be a second home, at least for awhile. The plan is to buy a patio villa and not rent it so that we can come and go on our own schedule.

I just FSBO'd a house for someone else. (I always use an attorney.) When that inspection was done, the inspector brought in some kind of meter that he held up to the walls to look for moisture. Moisture and structure are pretty much the only real concerns we have. The rest is usually pretty obvious. I guess we could buy one of those meters.

We are starting to figure it out where buying in TV is concerned. Little stuff is no big deal. The only real concern is big stuff found on those inspections done after the deal is made.

And, of course, I recognize that any inspection is only as good as the inspector. I have been saving those recommendations that I have found on this site.

You are right. It all boils down to caveat emptor. I'm just doing a little homework.

I appreciate all the help we can find on this site. Thank you.