Moving, Parties, and Property Inspections - 05/20/07 02:37 AM
Selling a home and leaving is a stressful event. To help relieve that stress, sellers and buyers typically have "moving parties," "last parties," "first parties," or "housewarming parties." Or they move hurriedly so they don't have to take too much time off from work or use up vacation days or sick leave. Given this process we have learned that it is very possible for damage to occur to the property after the inspection has occurred and prior to occupancy of the new owners. The actual days of moving, in my opinion, are when most post-inspection damage occurs, and usually it is … (4 comments)

Do Foreclosed Properties Need an Inspection - 05/07/07 12:27 AM
In The Twin Cities Minnesota Area the number of foreclosures is increasing. Many times these properties are distressed due to lack of maintenance during the redemption period. Often times the homes suffer damage such as frozen water pipes or are just plain neglected. These homes can sit vacant for many months while the foreclosure process proceeds. Some of these homes are put back on the Real Estate market with little or no repair work and listed "as is" with the seller (the bank) disclosing no knowledge or damages or previous repairs.  buyers must be cautions when proceeding with this type of transaction, the best advice is to hire an independent home … (7 comments)

 

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