What Buyers Lose When They Waive a Home Inspection in a Competitive Market: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2026

The Long Island real estate market continues to be a dynamic and often competitive arena. As property values remain robust and buyer demand frequently outstrips supply, it’s understandable that both buyers and sellers feel pressure to streamline transactions. In the heat of a bidding war, one common strategy buyers resort to is waiving a professional home inspection—a decision often