The purchase of a new home is one of the single most costly investments that a family will make. Along with the extra stresses this will add, there is also the fear factor of, Will This Home Stand the Test of Time. It is also important to know what YOU, as the primary investor, are getting for your money. A home inspection is an excellent tool for you, the home buyer, to help determine not only the condition of the home, but to also help foresee any immediate unnecessary additional cost that may go unnoticed without the help of a home inspection. Home inspections are not a prediction of future performance, but can pinpoint existing problem areas. You should always use a third party inspection company not your realtor inspection company unless they offer you a list of 3 or 4 inspection companies to choose from. Which many do. The inspection company you choose should only have your best interest on there mind along with not missing anything during your Home Inspection.