Strange Words You Hear During Home Valuations

Title: Strange Words You Hear During Home Valuations

“Efflorescence” threw me for a loop the first time I heard it. I thought it was some kind of fancy landscaping term, but nope—just salt deposits on my basement wall. It actually made me paranoid about water issues for weeks. Do you think inspectors use these words to keep us on our toes, or is it just habit? I swear half the time I have to Google what they’re talking about before I can even ask questions. Ever had a term that made you rethink a renovation plan?