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nidsob
nidsob: 1 year ago via iPhone

What are things I should look for when buying a house?

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jowell
jowell: 1 year ago via iPhone | Last edited at 6:44PM on 3/15/2012

Location, location and location. Then good bones in the structure. You can easily change paint colors, tiles, floors, etc. You cannot change so easily the structure, lot or location, school district, etc. Also make sure it is structurally sound and make sure you do an inspection (cover termites, roof, etc.)
The rule is it is better to buy the smallest house in a good neighborhood then the biggest house in a lesser neighborhood. good luck.

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VeronicasOG
VeronicasOG: 1 year ago

The first things to look out for when buying a house is the location. Ensure that the place is secured and the neighborhood is also convenient for you. Again check for situational factors like, the site of the house that is, is it on a hill or flat land. Check out http://interiordec.about.com/od/moving/a/a_topbuyhome.htm for details.

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auxarcs
auxarcs: 1 year ago via iPhone

Black mold
Dry rot
Termite damage
Have roof checked and when the roof was last done
Ask how old the electrical system and plumbing are and when they were last done
Find out if the house is in a flood plain

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LoriandDavidNimmons
LoriandDavidNimmons: 1 year ago

There are quite a few things to look for like location of the home as far ascrime area, closeness to schools, to where you work. Next you need to see if the home is in a flood plane,the shape of the roof (as far as how old are the shingles) Have the windows new or old as far as energy consumption. You can even go the the utilitys and ask for a print out os electrical bills for last threee to four years. There are alot more things to look for.

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starscreeam: 1 year ago

Spend the money and have a professional home inspector check out your potential house. Even though you may think you know what to look for, home inspectors *know*. My daughter had one check her first house out, it took an hour to do and cost about $500, but he found a few things that she never would've even thought to look for.

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silverdust
silverdust: 1 year ago | Last edited at 7:18AM on 3/16/2012

how used and big it is and how many bedrooms
also location. like if u have kids u might want to be near a school. if its close to the supermarket u can just walk there and save gas

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OneEyedWillie
OneEyedWillie: 1 year ago

A floor, and walls are a good place to start in my opinion.

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millie555
millie555: 1 year ago

look for what u like in a house. make sure you like the neighbors

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beast104
beast104: 1 year ago

a good bed room

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Ml45Pb24
Ml45Pb24: 1 year ago

crack in foundatio, carpet, the slope of the lawn away from the basment to avoid pressure on foundation causing aging in stone/flodding into basement, insulation for proper heat in walls and atic, ask about recent work done/ any to home improvement? WHY?

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JamshidKakayee
JamshidKakayee: 1 year ago

upstairs and down stairs

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CaroleR
CaroleR: 1 year ago | Last edited at 5:39AM on 3/17/2012

If you are interested in one, have a licensed inspector check it out. I bought an older home and am still paying for that privilege! Check out the neighborhood, schools, taxes, plumbing and electrical works. Termites are also an issue! How long has this house been on the market? Are you the only offer? Don't buy a fixer upper unless you have the additional cash to repair/upgrade it. A new house also needs appliances, lawn mower, garden equipment and more! Buyer, beware!!!!!!

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Volcano
Volcano: 1 year ago

safes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Frenchbulldogs13
Frenchbulldogs13: 1 year ago

Yard, price, school district(if you have kids) location, water damage, attic space, neighbors, termite damage, number of bed/bathrooms, carpet conditions, living room space.

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mehul1111
mehul1111: 1 year ago | Last edited at 8:35AM on 3/17/2012

safety

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JimW702
JimW702: 1 year ago

Location of course but 3 things to really think about is to ask yourself these three questions. 1. Does it fit your family needs? 2. Do you like it? and 3. Can you afford it?

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hskoglund2017
hskoglund2017: 1 year ago

the location and if the neighbors and neghborhod is safe for you and everyone whos going to live there...

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6souslim
6souslim: 1 year ago

whether or not if its a good neighborhood, and price

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sudsud71
sudsud71: 1 year ago

Things to look for when buying a house: location, size, the safety, decor, is it within your price range, damages, the family's needs and wants.

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