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  "headline": "What We Look For (And What We Don’t): Why You Should Attend Your Home Inspection Walkthrough",
  "description": "The most important 30 minutes of your home inspection is the walkthrough. Here's why skipping it is a mistake—and why courts and claims won’t protect you if you do.",
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  "url": "https://homeinspectionsovercoffee.com/what-we-look-for-and-what-we-dont-why-you-should-attend-your-home-inspection-walkthrough/",
  "datePublished": "2025-06-30",
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