While mortgage rates sit at historic lows, not all bodes well for house hunters. Potential buyers nationwide face low housing inventory and subsequently high prices, leaving many to wonder how they'll ever secure their dream homes. And, eager to avoid bidding wars with other hopefuls, buyers' real estate agents suggest that their clients pursue an unconventional time and money-saver: preliminary buyer walk-throughs. Also known as consultation inspections, buyer consultations or walk-and-talk inspections, preliminary buyer walk-throughs are not home inspections. Rather, ...
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