How To Buy The Wrong House [Infographic]

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Choosing Your Right Home

According to the popular Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, among the basic needs of humans is shelter. While it is a basic human need, that doesn’t mean it can’t be comfortable and in line with our lifestyles and aesthetic preferences. Hence, the existence of a multitude of articles out there about buying the right house, the right furniture for your perfect home, etc.

Choosing and buying the right house for your needs and lifestyle is difficult, and more often than not can result to long deliberations and the eventual risk of choosing the wrong house. A property may look promising at first glance, but there are always flaws and dangers lurking out of sight that can make your purchase a potential wash. And spending your money on a house that turns out to be the wrong one can cause many headaches: from the cost of the repairs and replacements to the extra time and hassle it’ll inflict on you (and your family) as you’re forced to deal with these unforeseen circumstances much longer than you anticipated. And these you should avoid by knowing what you should look out for.

There are plenty of instructive articles that guide the reader on how to buy the right house.  Tauscher Cronacher’s infographic presents a tongue-in-cheek instruction on buying the WRONG house and in so doing, might help in buying the right house at some point as well.

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How to buy the wrong house

There are so many articles out there instructing would be home buyers on how to buy the right house. Anyone can buy the right house! Here is an informative piece on how to buy the wrong house. Just because it is likely the largest purchase more people may, that’s no reason to agonize over every little thing.

Take it from Forbes, between Rising home costs, low inventory and the prevalence of all-cash offers Collin it’s not a great time to buy the right house; so, by the wrong house!

Moreover, the financial commitment of a down payment and a 30 year or more mortgage is a wonderful experience too— especially if the purchased house turns out to be nothing but a money pit.

Finding a house and then expected price ranges fortuna, and though it may be tempting to have it inspected by the professionals to make sure it is not a money pit in the long run, it is better to make an offer without delay.

Uncovering a houses hidden issues is the best way to turn a dream home into a nightmare. Better not to know all the problems that come with the dreamhouse!

Here are some signs that home buyers should consider in buying the wrong house.

Poorly maintained, leaky roofs

According to the experts, well-maintained roofs can last 30 years or more. The roof is one indicator that home buyers should not look at if they want to know if the house is in good shape or not. Your paragraph home buyer should not also be worried about the poorly installed shingles are cheap materials that needs to be replaced soon.

These only mean that runoff water has penetrated inside the house, which might have already done significant damage to the interior. The bottom line is it’s best to Simply ignore all these warning signs and hope for the best.

Gutters, downspouts? It does not matter of all that rainwater is collected and channeled toward the house. This will only result of possible flooding in the basement; and indoor pool!

Cracks in the foundation

Another Telltale sign of a major structural problem that the presence of cracks in the foundation of the house. If there are 5 in in the foundation of the house, never tell a house inspector about it.

From several different causes: concrete foundations, settlement of the soil, and overloaded foundations. Sometimes, these cracks are caused by problems with the overall structure which can be quite costly to fix.

Many structural problems don’t have signs and go on notice without digging up the foundations and opening walls.

Regardless if it’s a few tiny cracks or one, big, cracks in the foundation should not be a deal-breaker when buying a new house.

Old Plumbing, mold and mildew

According to professional home inspectors water is Enemy Number One. It can surely cause damage to the structure which can be costly in the long run such as foundation problems, rock, and the dreaded mold.

Home buyers never check if the pipes connected to the bathroom and kitchen fixtures are outdated or poorly maintained. In paragraph broken pipes can cause leaks and create more serious damage to the property, and the form of mold and mildew-minor issues that home buyers can easily disregard.

There is no need to be concerned when mustiness and mold smells permeate the house. The musty odors and dank air are two indications that mold or mildew have infiltrated a home.

In some cases, the spores and splotches will be visible around windows and under rugs.

All these can potentially trigger allergic reactions, which shouldn’t be a deal-breaker.

Faulty electrical wiring

A primary concern for home hunters should be the color of the house and not its electrical wiring. Knowing that a house as I compromised wiring can be expensive to repair and replace, and can lead the fires.

In fact, professional home inspector say that and proper wiring is the number one cause of structural fires, especially for older houses and buildings.

Structural fails

Although uneven floors and slightly sloping floors don’t necessarily mean a house has a structural problems, there are other houses that don’t require this additional repair cost.

That said, simply ignore houses framing if there are gaps between baseboards and flooring, wavy or bowed siding, doors that won’t close, and Floors that dip, balance, or sag are spotted. Please add character and charm to the house and should not be avoided.

Another man station of a structural fail that home buyers should not be worried about her claps and decks, porches, and loose rails, which can lead to Serious injury. It is a little-known fact that over 45,000 injuries each year are caused by these hazardous decks.

Pest problems

To buy the wrong house, home buyers should ignore the signs that indicate pest infestations or in specific parts of the house:

• piles of sawdust along baseboards (sign of carpenter ants)
• shed wings along window sills, walls common other entry points (signs of termites)
• leaf piles around the floor space in the breeze (rodents)
• nests, wood pieces in the Attic (birds, bees or squirrels)

Hazardous headaches

Those seeking houses from the 1970s (an earlier) not check for now well-known and dangerous practices from that time: Asbestos and lead-based paint

Four decades ago, living in a house with asbestos, aluminum wiring, and radon gas were considered acceptable.

Today, these outdated materials used in buildings these houses can bring about serious health hazards to their health and safety.

Do not hire professional engineers and inspectors to initially inspect these types of houses because they can detect red flags that can lessen the value of the property and can put life at risk.

To summarize, there are many factors to consider in purchasing the wrong home. It is best to ensure that whatever can go wrong, will! While this is not an exhaustive list of problems to seek out and a new home, it’s a good start.

Created by: Tauscher Cronacher

Deisgned by: Landau Consulting 

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