Are you in the market to purchase a foreclosed home in  all of these markets: Miami, Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Daytona, Tampa, Ft Myers or Naples?  If you answered yes, Rafael Salazar, a certified mold inspector for all of South Florida cautions  home buyers in this distressed market .

With foreclosures in the real estate market at an all time high, when you have the chance to invest in a foreclosure home, the primary objective you may think about is how marked down the property is and what a bargain, you can get. While buying a foreclosure home can be a great way to save thousands off the purchase price of comparable homes, foreclosure homes can come with other problems both hidden and apparent that can make what you thought was a great deal, a home that becomes a financial nightmare and money pit!

Knowing as much as you can about the home is significant. Often foreclosures are sold as is and as a result, many looking to invest in a foreclosure home may waive the inspection process, especially if they feel the investment is good and the cost/benefit is affordable. However, this can be a major gaffe. Home inspections are a significant part of any home buying process and should never be dismissed. Even more important in the purchase of a foreclosure home are mold inspections and testing.

Foreclosure homes often sit vacant for months. During this time, these homes probably don't have any air conditioners operating. As a result, without the proper climate controls, moisture from high humidity and chronic minor water leaks that are abandoned can cause long-term mold growth and illness. Many times the mold contamination can be disregarded until someone moves in. That is not the time you want to uncover a mold problems.

You should call an certified, licensed, experienced and insured mold inspector to your property.