Sunday, November 24, 2013

What To Look For When Buying A Home...

When you decide that you want a new house there are a few things you should be looking for in order to find a good home. According to, homeinsight.com, there are 9 specific things to be aware of. The first thing is the kitchen. You want to make sure the kitchen is in good shape because it is the most expensive to remodel. So it is a good thing to make sure that the cabinets and counters are all at least in decent shape. Second on the list is the bathroom, it can also be very expensive to repair, making it vital to check for leaks and cracks in any appliance. The third thing is the heating system as it can easily mean a few thousand dollars to replace if it is in poor shape. Fourth is air conditioning which is similar to the same reasons as the heating system. Fifth is the roofing. It is a good thing to make sure that it is done correctly and make sure it is safe and not collapsing. The sixth thing is the windows and making sure that they actually work and also being sure that they lock to ensure safety. Seven and eight are the basement and insulation. Lastly is the driveway and sidewalk. These can get expensive if you want one that will last you a lifetime. I have learned so many things about this that I need to know in the future for selling houses and it is going to make a big impact on how much houses are worth and how easily it will be to sell a house.

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  1. Took notes on this one. It's good to know what to focus on since there are so many facets about buying a house. It's hard to know where to start.

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