{"id":6950,"date":"2017-09-15T15:15:52","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T22:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=6950"},"modified":"2017-09-13T19:42:19","modified_gmt":"2017-09-14T02:42:19","slug":"factors-to-consider-when-purchasing-an-older-home-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/09\/factors-to-consider-when-purchasing-an-older-home-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Factors to Consider When Purchasing an Older Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Buying a house can sometimes seem like an enormous task. Not only do you have to deal with real estate agents and banks, but you also need to find a suitable place for your family to live. You need to pay special attention if you plan to buy an older home, as they can come with some unexpected surprises.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No one wants to buy a new home only to find out that they have some unwanted residents, such as mice, termites, or bats. Older houses are also notorious for having old plumbing systems, which can cause leaks and moisture problems, or potentially hazardous materials such as lead paint and asbestos. Learn about the following six factors to look for when buying an older home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Rat, Bat, and Insect Infestation<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you see any signs of infestation when you\u2019re looking at an older house, take the problem seriously. Dealing with unwanted animals, such as rodents, bats, and insect pests, can be a nightmare and a significant expense for a new homeowner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Dangerous Materials in the House<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen looking at older houses, ask about the construction date of the homes. If the homes you are considering date to years before the 1970s, they may contain materials such as lead paint and asbestos. Exposure to lead paint can cause nervous system and kidney damage, and asbestos can cause cancer and lung diseases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Old, Inefficient Appliances<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can sometimes think you\u2019re lucky to find a house that\u2019s already fitted with appliances, but that\u2019s not always the case. Older appliances and HVAC systems often need to be replaced as they may not work efficiently due to older technology. If you\u2019re planning on adding an extra room to a home, for example, the home\u2019s HVAC unit may need to have a larger load capacity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Faulty Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors<\/strong><br \/>\nHouse hunters rarely check to see whether smoke alarms or carbon monoxide detectors are working properly, but you should note that these detectors are mandatory in many states. You must have them not to simply abide by the law, but also to keep your family safe during a fire or gas leak.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Plumbing and Other Leaks<\/strong><br \/>\nMany older houses still have original cast-iron pipes. Over time, these pipes tend to corrode, which results in leaks and low water pressure. If the leaking is severe, you could also have a moisture problem, which can cause wall paint to peel and stain and contribute to mold growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Insulation Quality<\/strong><br \/>\nProper insulation can help you keep your home cool and warm. You\u2019ll want to check to make sure the house you plan to buy has proper insulation. Otherwise, you could spend a small fortune to insulate it, heat, or cool it every year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the end of the day, older houses can be stylish and cozy. However, getting these features sometimes comes with a price. When choosing your new older home, make sure you check for potential problems to avoid headaches in the future.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/6-factors-to-consider-when-purchasing-an-older-home\/98743699\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Factors to Consider When Purchasing an Older Home<\/a> by Jamie Richardson | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying a house can sometimes seem like an enormous task. Not only do you have to deal with real estate agents and banks, but you also need to find a &hellip; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2017\/09\/factors-to-consider-when-purchasing-an-older-home-2\/\">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-6950","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>Factors to Consider When Purchasing an Older 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\/2017\/09\/factors-to-consider-when-purchasing-an-older-home-2\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Factors to Consider When Purchasing an Older Home &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Buying a house can sometimes seem like an enormous task. 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