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How to Spot Serious Foundation Trouble

Hank Miller Team

Buyers were/are so stressed to secure a home that some toss caution to the wind; overpaying, waiving finance contingencies, inspection contingencies and more. The frenzied real estate market of '20-'21 exacerbated the issues found in normal markets. Water and foundation issues are very common, some obvious and some not so much.

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Home, Sour Home: How Homebuyers Can Avoid a ‘Lemon’

HomeLight

Seller disclosures. In many states, seller disclosure forms are required to complete a real estate transaction. Each state has different requirements , but basically the seller is required to tell the buyer of any known problems with the house. Many new construction homes come with a home warranty from the builder.

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What Does As-Is Mean When House Hunting? And When Should Buyers Consider an As-Is Home?

HomeLight

It’s possible for the zoning rules to change after construction, or even for mistakes to happen, such as the builder constructing a duplex in a neighborhood where duplexes are not allowed. Add an inspection contingency. This will allow you to cancel the contract if major issues are discovered during the inspection.

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