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buying a home CAN be a labor of love...if you don't make my mistakes. advice: - make sure to get a GREAT inspector. ideally be at the house while they look things over, and ask some good questions. in my case, i wish i'd hired 2 separate inspectors to independently look over the property (my guy missed...a lot 🫠 ) - carry a warranty on the home for at least 2-3 years after purchase (imo). a bunch of shit broke in the second year of owning mine that insurance wouldn't cover, and cost me thousands - after purchase, conduct your own quarterly (shallow) + annual (deep) inspections, and just generally be attentive. there are SO many things that can start going wrong you probably wouldn't think about — consult your LLM of choice for help with what to look for. unattended problems can grow exponentially good luck! https://warpcast.com/vgr/0x184d3f39
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eirrann | he/him
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What types of issues have you discovered? How old is the house and what type of construction? Genuinely curious.
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@downshift.eth
mid 1970s, stick on slab (cheap as it gets) T1-11 siding discovered: fraudulently concealed water and insect damage from prior roof leaks, siding rot, and termites siding rot concealed with wood filler and paint (wore through and began leaking after 2 years) sill plate completely disintegrated in some spots; had to jack the house off of the foundation to replace fit and finish of trim is bad throughout interior, but that was obvious during our tour of the home prior to purchase beyond that, use of construction adhesive in place of proper caulk/sealant in bathrooms (cracks and molds/mildews) tiling improperly affixed to floors, and improperly graded for drainage in shower grout mixed incorrectly and unsealed, it’s falling to pieces now i could go on 🫠
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eirrann | he/him
@eirrann.eth
Ouch
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