If you’re in the market for a house in a coastal region, you probably have a checklist a mile long - proximity to the beach, hurricane windows, flood zones, maybe even the color of the front door. But ask thousands of coastal homeowners what they regret missing, and one answer dominates: the foundation and structural integrity of the house. This post is for anyone buying near the coast who wants to avoid the most expensive and stressful surprise in homeownership. Whether you’