Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Buying a House with Problems
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
No home is perfect, not even a brand-new one. But some homes are way more imperfect than others, with one or several big problems. Money pit or soon-to-be-called your legendary good deal? Should you buy it? Here’s what we think...
• Should I buy a house that has hurricane flood damage? 
• Should I buy a house with hurricane flood damage that has been repaired?
• Should I buy a house near a high-voltage power line?
• Should I buy a house that has been remodeled/renovated without building permits or has open permits?
• Should I buy a house with structural problems?
• Should I buy a house with fire damage?
• Should I buy a house with a crawl space? 
• Should I buy a foreclosure house if the bank refuses to turn on the utilities (electric, water, gas)?
• What should I look for when buying a former rental house?
• What should I look for when buying a house that is being "flipped" by an investor seller?
• Should I buy a house with strong cigarette odor?
• What do I need to know about buying a foreclosure?
• Should I buy a fixer-upper? 
• Should I buy a house that is a former marijuana grow house?
• Should I buy a house with a high radon level?
• Should I buy a house with a radon mitigation system?
• Should I buy a house with galvanized steel water pipes? 
• Should I buy a house with asbestos siding?
• Should I buy a house that has had foundation repair? 
• Should I be concerned about an old sinkhole on a property?
• Is it safe to buy a house with sinkhole foundation repair?
• Should I buy an older mobile home and remodel it?
• Should I buy a house that needs a new roof?
• Should I buy a house with an old roof? 
• How can I avoid buying a house with clay soil heaving foundation problems? 
• Should I buy a house with sloping floors?
• Should I buy a house with no attic access hatch?
• Should I buy a house with double-pane insulated glass windows that are clouded? 
• Should I buy a house with bouncy, spongy, or squeaky floors?
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