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Buying a home in Maryland? Learn when to add mold testing to your inspection, what it costs, and how to protect your contract. Licensed inspector.

A standard home inspection in Maryland doesn’t automatically include mold testing — and in a region with old housing and damp basements, that gap can cost a buyer dearly after closing. The good news is that adding mold testing during your inspection contingency period is straightforward, affordable, and gives you real leverage. Here’s how to…