Home inspection trends reshaping the 2026 housing market
Housing Wire • 4/20/2026
Summary
The home inspection industry is experiencing a shift that affects mortgage origination timelines, closing procedures, and lender risk assessment. The owner of CenTex Inspection Services, who has completed over 3,000 inspections in Texas's fastest-growing markets, observes trends that are changing how lenders, agents, and buyers approach the inspection phase of real estate transactions.
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