Why Have a Home Inspected. (When Buying a House)

After much planning, second-guessing, and decision-making time, you have finally decided to buy a house. Now, you either, walk into a real estate office and talk to an agent that has been recommended to you, or you start the process of buying the house on your own. Then the questions arise. Should I have the house inspected? Is it worth my money? And, am I going to get a good inspector? Etc...