Both answers so far are valid, so I'll answer your question with another - How much do you know about and understand homes, and their potential defects in general?

I always recommend Goodman for central systems (10 Year Warranty)Goodman brand limited warranties cover defects in materials and workmanship that appear under normal use and maintenance.Labor, freight, or any other costs associated with the service, repair, or operation of the unit are not covered by the limited warranty.There are labor coverage options available through Extended Service Plans.

My leases in California and Indiana for single family homes both state that tenant is responsible for plumbing damages unless caused by defective plumbing parts or tree roots invading sewer lines.

I do recommend using the MLS because you're allowed for inspection contingencies and if someone lies or hides certain defects wrong with the property, you're able to come after them legally.

If the major defects (bad window installment, clogged piping, pool transformer) are fixed, I could deal with the rest of defects and fix them myslef (bad valves in bathroom, placement of air handler, undersized water heater).

A home inspection is a thorough assessment of a residential property by a trained professional to identify any potential issues or defects.

Hello, I bought a home in Dec 2022 in Venice FL from Meritage Homes. I closed when the kitchen was not fully completed because I had to lock the rate at 4.5%. All the doors were misaligned and it needs the vendor (Tim...

Learn how to deal with title defects (liens, backtaxes, ect). 

Hope it helps you.No conventional financing lender will allow a buyer to buy that house as you know its a latent defect you need to disclose and it effects the working order of the house.

I wonder if it is one of my contractor's workers saw this defect and use it as an opportunity to cash grab.