Looking for a new home can be both exciting and frustrating at the same time, but if you pay close attention to these 5 key areas of the home it may same you money in the long run. Electrical, Foundation, Plumbing, the Attic, and Landscaping are the main areas of homes that have the most reported problems. Having a complete home inspection will help rule out most of the problems and point out any areas of concern. Electrical can be a problem in any home, even the brand new ones. Sometimes wiring can be done incorrectly when the house is built. Problems in foundation can be caused by many things. Trees that have "crawling" roots, the root invasion will crack the foundation over time and ruin tile. The best way to find problems in the foundation is to check the windows, and notice is they open and close easily, if they do not, that is a good sign that the foundation is shifting. Not all cracks in the foundation are problems, so it is best to get a professional home inspection. Plumbing is another concern, and since it is an area that you can't always spot it can create expensive repairs when problems go undetected. Mold is a problem that can result due to faulty plumbing and leaks. When purchasing a home always look under the sinks for areas where there might be mold forming or for any signs of past links. The Attic is very important because you can tell almost everything about a house from the attic. If you are looking at a 20 year old home and there is new insulation in places, that is a pretty good indicator that there has been a leak at some point. Also, you can tell a lot about the roof from the attic since you can see the wood directly below the roof. The other area of concern would be landscaping. If landscaping is too close to the home it could eventually cause cracks in the foundation. Landscaping should start around 12 inches away from the home. When landscaping is too close the moisture from watering will cause the soil and foundation to expand, and when no watering occurs the foundation dries and shrinks which causes cracking. The best thing to do when buying a home is to get a thorough home inspection by a licensed professional, and remember the more you know the better off you are, and the less likely you are to make a mistake that may cost a lot later.
Realtor Ryan, Broker
Real Estate Partners
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