{"id":16842,"date":"2020-11-17T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T19:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=16842"},"modified":"2020-11-17T10:26:43","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T18:26:43","slug":"things-to-watch-out-for-when-buying-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2020\/11\/things-to-watch-out-for-when-buying-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Watch Out for When Buying A Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Putting an offer on a new home can force buyers into a very precarious situation. Often, they\u2019re tasked with deciding on a home having spent very little time inside the house. Because your window to inspect the property is only open for a short time, knowing what red flags to avoid can make all the difference. Here are five things to watch out for when buying a home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Neighborhood Noises<\/strong><br \/>\nSome noise from outside is to be expected, especially if you move to a busy neighborhood. When you\u2019re at a viewing or open house for the home, ask the realtor to lower the ambient noise as much as possible to get a more realistic idea of the noise pollution levels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Roof<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s important to inspect the roof for damage from the outside and inside. You\u2019ll want to consider the age of the roof, check for missing or damaged shingles, and look for signs of structural damage on the supports. Buying a home and then discovering it needs a new roof is a financial hit many buyers can\u2019t take.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Foundation<\/strong><br \/>\nAnother inspection you want to make is for damage to the home\u2019s foundation. There are several signs of serious foundation damage, including doors jamming or failing to latch, cracks in the walls or flooring tiles, and windows that won\u2019t fully close or that are jammed shut. All of these point to more serious issues that may not be worth your time or money to fix.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Water Damage<\/strong><br \/>\nAmong the most insidious types of damage to look for is water damage. Things such as water stains, pools of standing water beneath drains, and a musty scent are all signs of water damage. It\u2019s also important to recognize the signs of toxic mold, which is a much more serious problem that can threaten the structural integrity of the house.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Methods to Hide Damage<\/strong><br \/>\nBecause there are some less-than-reputable sellers out there, you should also keep an eye out for \u201chidden\u201d damage. Sellers often paint over water stains and even mold to try to sell their homes more quickly, so beware of uneven or discolored paint. New paneling could be hiding a bug or wildlife infestation. Some sellers will even install carpeting in an attempt to hide asbestos. It\u2019s best to bring all your concerns to your hired home inspector before finalizing any deals. An inspector can be your best resource for the things to watch out for when buying a home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/things-to-watch-out-for-when-buying-a-home\/98760304\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Things to Watch Out for When Buying A Home<\/a> by Anita Townes | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Putting an offer on a new home can force buyers into a very precarious situation. Often, they\u2019re tasked with deciding on a home having spent very little time inside the &hellip; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2020\/11\/things-to-watch-out-for-when-buying-a-home\/\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16842","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-real-estate"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Things to Watch Out for When Buying A Home &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2020\/11\/things-to-watch-out-for-when-buying-a-home\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Things to Watch Out for When Buying A Home &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Putting an offer on a new home can force buyers into a very precarious situation. 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