The Lemon Home Trap: The States Where Move-In-Ready Houses Hide Major Problems

A map and list of the states with the highest risk of buying a lemon home

Buying a home is the biggest purchase most Americans will ever make. And for many, closing day wipes out years of savings in a single transaction. That’s why move-in-ready homes feel so safe: No major renovations, no big surprises—just unpack and start living. But in reality, an untold number of unlucky buyers face the opposite. … Read more