Workers move plywood sheets while remodeling a single-family home. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
Different housing market, new issues
Broadcast: Midmorning, 11/15/2007, 10:06 a.m.
More foreclosed homes on the market mean a different twist on inspecting those homes. John Trostle finds many lack copper pipes, presumably stolen. Homes that stand empty may need a lot of fixing before lenders agree to a mortgage.
Guests
John Trostle: FHA certified home inspector.
Audio
- Different housing market, new issues (program audio)
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