Q: We are buying a home that was listed as an “as is” sale. It’s a 110-year-old farmhouse. We had an inspection recently and discovered there was no septic system on the property, just a short pipe ...

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Q: Marsha, I’m purchasing a home that is on a septic system rather than the public sewer. My home inspector strongly suggests I pay for a septic tank inspection. How do septic systems work? A: Your ...