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Here is week 44 in our series of home buying tips: Water Control. Water intrusion can be one of the most destructive and expensive problems. Check for well-maintained gutters, downspouts, and proper grading around the foundation to direct water away from the home. Keep reviewing homes and distilling what you want....
Here is week 43 in our series of home buying tips: Check Drainage. Inadequate drainage around the exterior of a home leads to water intrusion in basements, garages, and crawl spaces. This can compromise the foundation of a home and create mold problems. As your agent, it is our team's...
Here is week 42 in our series of home buying tips: Environmental Hazards. Because there was limited technology and fewer building restrictions in the past, an older home may contain lead-based paint, high levels of carbon monoxide, radon, toxic molds, or even asbestos. Any of these require professional testing and monitoring to...
Here is week 41 in our series of home buying tips: Check For Adequate Ventilation. We wouldn’t let this go over your head. If a home doesn’t have proper ventilation, moisture cannot evaporate and will inevitably cause problems. Make sure the attic is properly ventilated to ensure that the roof has...
Here is week 40 in our series of home buying tips: Pick The Right Location Based On Your Needs. Even healthy people should consider access to quality health care when they buy a home. If your family lives far away or if you travel a lot, you may want to...
Here is week 39 in our series of home buying tips: Consider Facilities For Pets. If you have dogs, you may need space to bathe them in the utility room. Cat owners need a place for litter boxes. If you’re moving into a condo or a community with an HOA, make...
Here is week 38 in our series of home buying tips: Ensure Storage Spaces Are Easily Accessible. If you’re close to retiring, make sure you don’t have to bend, stretch, or climb ladders to reach storage spaces. A fixed-attic staircase is better than the flimsier pull-down stairs, to make attic storage...
Here is week 37 in our series of home buying tips: Decide How Much Maintenance You Want To Do. Some newer communities have a homeowners association that requires maintenance of the exterior, as well as provides lawn maintenance and snow removal. If the home you want is not in an association...
Here is week 36 in our series of home buying tips: Plan For Who May End Up Sharing Your Home. Multigenerational living is becoming more common. If you expect an adult child or parent to join you, consider spaces that would work for them. A guest suite over the garage will...
Here is week 35 in our series of home buying tips: Consider Geology. A breathtaking view can be a huge selling point of a home. Who wouldn’t want a clifftop view overlooking Lake Michigan? But that same vantage point can also pose serious issues for you in years to come. Hillsides...
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