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What's Really Going On Inside the Home You're About to Buy?

After 26 years as a home inspector, 10,000+ inspections, and a 20-year career as a U.S. Navy Seabee, Joel Webber has seen just about everything that can go wrong with a house—and he's telling it like he saw it.

This book pulls back the curtain on the realities of construction, inspections, and homeownership. Joel shares what inspectors actually look for, how shortcuts happen, and why problems show up in both old homes and brand-new builds. Nothing is sugarcoated.

Inside, you'll gain insight into:

What home inspectors really focus on—and why it matters Common construction shortcuts and how they age over time The differences between older homes and new construction The realities of renovations and flipping houses

But this isn't just a how-to guide. It's also the story of building a business from the ground up, the toll it took on family and health, and the lessons learned about burnout, balance, and knowing when to walk away.

Part memoir, part insider's guide. This is the unfiltered truth from someone who's been in the crawlspace.