Today’s housing market is more competitive than the majority of buyers and real estate professionals have experienced in their lifetime. Purchasing in a hot seller’s market, facing a low-inventory challenge, and competing with upwards of 30 offers can make it feel like anything goes when it comes to landing your dream home. You may even be tempted to skip a home inspection in order to speed the process along and make a “clean” offer the seller can’t refuse. But despite current market trends, a home inspection is still a crucial step in the buying process. Here’s why you absolutely need a home inspection: 1. Your Family’s Safety is at StakeYour home inspector assesses thousands of different components of a house to identify issues ranging from small to serious. That means they’ll look for loose doorknobs and malfunctioning garbage disposals. But they’ll also check for potentially serious problems, like the presence of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace, radon, mold, and fire hazards. Opting out of an inspection could put your family’s safety in jeopardy. 2. You’ll Want an “Out” in Your ContractYour home may just be the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. Making an offer contingent on a home