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What to Expect Buying a House Built in the 1970’s
“What issues should I be aware of when buying a house built in the 1970’s?”
Introduction One of the biggest disappointments in the home buying process is getting a home inspection report with tons of stuff you didn’t expect. Often it is not the severity of the items in the report, but the realization that an older home may be different from what you are used to.
In this segment we will focus on some issues related to buying a house built in the 1970’s. This is not meant to alarm the would-be buyer. It is also not an exhaustive comparison of the building codes of forty years ago compared to today, but rather a general discussion of some of the things that you may find in an inspection report if you are buying a home built in that time period. If you are considering purchasing a house built in the 1970’s please know that some of these items may come up in your home inspection.
Here’s a car analogy. The 1970’s were particularly transitional for cars. They finally had seat belts, some had fuel injection, and efficiency became a priority. But if you compare those cars to a new car, ... more

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