You’re this close to owning a new home, you can almost taste it. The closing paperwork is prepared, your new digs passed the inspection, and—wonder of wonders—you’re even happy with your loan.

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The final walk-through lets homebuyers verify, before closing, that the property is in the contractually agreed-upon condition. It is typically scheduled for the day before or day of the closing. If ...