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What to Look for When Buying a House
Buying a house can be stressful, and it's essential to consider both external factors like location and internal features such as the kitchen, windows, and basement. The kitchen, being the most expensive area to remodel, deserves thorough inspection regarding appliances, cabinets, and flooring. Additionally, pay attention to window functionality and check for signs of water damage in the basement to avoid future issues.
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What to Look for When Buying a House
- 1. Buying a housecan be a very stressful process.
- 2. There are amillion things running through your mind when you are checking out a potential new home, so it is easy to miss things.
- 3. There are externalfactors to pay attention to, such as school district, local amenities, and the overall feel of the neighborhood, but there are also plenty of internal, structural components you want to inspect.
- 4. Here are ajust a few things to pay extra attention to:
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- 6. The kitchen isthe most expensive area in the house to remodel, so to save money, make sure that the kitchen fits into your style of living.
- 7. A kitchen renovationcan easily cost $20,000, so it’s definitely worth your time to inspect the kitchen thoroughly.
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- 9. Appliances: New applianceswill be more efficient and cost less, in terms of utilities and also repairs.
- 10. Cabinets: Are thecabinets hard wood or particle board? Painted or stained? Cheaper materials will require more maintenance.
- 11. Floors: Similar tothe cabinets, hard wood floors will be longer lasting than laminate or linoleum.
- 12. Tiles are thelongest lasting and easiest to clean, but are cold to the touch.
- 13. Make sure thefloor matches your lifestyle.
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- 15. There are fewthings more annoying than a window that refuses to open or shut! You want your windows to be easy to open, easy to clean and energy efficient.
- 16. Double-paned make a home more desirable for those reasons.
- 17. They are, however, more expensive.
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- 19. A leaky basementcan be a unrelenting source of stress and frustration.
- 20. Check for watermarks on the walls and inquire about past floods and leaks.
- 21. Many homes thatare prone to leaking or flooding are equipped with a drainage system, so if looks like there has been floods, inquiry about that.
- 22. These are justa few things to keep you eyes pealed for when checking out a potential new home.